BANGKOK, Thailand – The government urges households using temporary electricity meters for residential purposes to review their September 2026 bills, as eligible users will switch to the standard residential electricity tariff to reduce their financial burden. Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana stated that households using temporary meters for residential purposes that have paid electricity bills for at least six months will qualify for the residential rate instead of the temporary rate.
According to the Energy Regulatory Commission, eligible users will shift from an energy charge of 6.8024 baht per unit to the residential tariff starting with the September billing cycle. The energy charge for the first 200 units will not exceed 3 baht per unit, and usage above 200 units will be billed under the residential progressive tariff. The government emphasized that the 3-baht rate applies only to the energy charge for the first 200 units. Other charges will still appear on the final electricity bill.
The deputy spokesperson clarified that this measure applies to temporary meters used continuously for residential purposes, including homes without permanent house registration. It does not cover other temporary uses, such as construction sites. The Energy Regulatory Commission estimates that nearly 40,000 households may benefit from this policy. Eligible households should verify whether their September bill reflects the residential category. If still charged at the temporary rate, please keep your bill and contact the Energy Regulatory Commission through the official LINE account, Facebook page, or the 1204 hotline during official hours. (NNT)
