BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai government is moving to reduce household electricity costs by introducing a new residential tariff structure starting with electricity usage in August 2026, including a reduced rate of 3 baht per unit for the first 200 units and the removal of public electricity charges from household bills. Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee chaired a meeting with executives from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) to review preparations for implementing the measure approved by the National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) under the 2026–2030 electricity tariff reform plan.
The new rates will apply to electricity consumed from August 2026 and will appear on bills issued from September 14. The government said eliminating public electricity charges from electricity bills will further reduce costs by approximately 9 satang per unit. The measure also includes plans to expand eligibility for residential electricity tariffs to cover rental homes, dormitories, apartments, temporary household registration holders, and vulnerable groups, allowing more people to access household electricity rates. MEA Governor Dichawat Chan-i said the authority has prepared its operating systems, personnel, billing calculations, and customer service channels to support the new tariff structure. MEA also confirmed it will continue promoting its MEA Solar One Stop Service for customers interested in installing rooftop solar systems while improving electricity services for households and businesses.
