Consumers could sue over bills (opens original article in a new tab)

Consumers may have legal grounds to challenge the inclusion of public street-lighting costs in electricity bills, according to a former Lawyers Council president who cited constitutional provisions.

• Consumers may challenge inclusion of public street-lighting costs in electricity bills
• Former Lawyers Council president cited constitutional sections 51 and 56 regarding state responsibility for public utilities
• Estimated annual cost to consumers ranges from 10 billion to 20 billion baht
• Legal remedies include filing complaints with the Ombudsman for referral to the Constitutional Court