Households unfairly bear cost of street lighting, says minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand's Energy Minister says households have been unfairly charged for public street lighting costs through power bills, and plans to separate these costs to lower bills and install LED lights to reduce consumption.

• Energy Minister Akanat Promphan stated households have been unfairly charged for public street lighting through power bills
• Public lighting costs will be separated from household bills with separate meters installed
• Government agencies will seek budget funding for street lighting instead of charging households