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Thailand keeps higher-use household power rates steady amid review
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Thailand will keep existing electricity rates for households using 400 units or more, avoiding the progressive tariff increase that had raised public concern, Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said.
Key facts
- Akanat said the government would review the plan to raise charges for users above 400 units, with the focus shifting to reducing structural power costs instead.
- A total of 215 comments, or 33% of all submissions, opposed the proposal, while 166 comments, or 25%, backed Case Study 2.
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- Other comments covered possible impacts on energy users, legal and regulatory issues under the Energy Industry Act 2007, and policy recommendations that will be used in the next stage of consideration.
Summary
Akanat said the government would review the plan to raise charges for users above 400 units, with the focus shifting to reducing structural power costs instead.
The aim is to avoid placing an additional burden on households with several residents or those using more electricity during the hot season.