New electricity rates put off until review (opens original article in a new tab)

Authorities have delayed implementing higher electricity rates for large households, citing public opposition and plans to revise billing calculations. The proposed rates would have increased charges for high-consumption households, but the government will maintain subsidies for lower consumption levels and explore ways to reduce overall tariff rates.

• Authorities postponed higher electricity rates for large households due to public backlash
• New rates would have increased charges for households using over 200 units from 3.95 to 4.96-5.45 baht per unit
• Government will continue subsidizing households using no more than 200 units and explore ways to reduce power tariff rates