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

Thai authorities have delayed implementing higher electricity rates for large households, citing public opposition and the need to revise billing calculations. The proposed rates would have increased charges for households using over 200 units, but the government will continue subsidizing those using no more than 200 units.

• 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 ask Egat to subsidize power prices