Thailand's new electricity tariff structure will take effect with September 2026 bills, cutting the average rate for all customer groups and introducing lower charges for households using less power.
Government spokeswoman Rachada Dhanadirek said the measures were intended to ease living costs by tackling underlying electricity expenses and reshaping tariffs in a sustainable way.
Under the new residential pricing system, the first 200 units of electricity used each month will cost no more than THB3.00 per unit. Consumption from units 201 to 400 will be charged at THB4.1584 per unit, while usage from the 401st unit onwards will cost THB4.3583 per unit.
Lower-use households targeted
The progressive structure is designed to make bills better reflect actual consumption, with lower-use households receiving the greatest benefit.
Across all customer categories, the average electricity tariff, including the Ft charge, will fall from THB3.95 to THB3.86 per unit. That represents a reduction of 9 satang per unit.
The government will also separate the burden linked to public electricity charges from consumers' bills, producing a further reduction of THB0.0634 per unit.
More than 21 million households are expected to benefit from the changes, with total savings estimated at THB18 billion.
"The principle is clear: people who use less electricity should pay less, and actual residents must be able to access the entitlement. The government wants this reduction in electricity charges to have a tangible effect on people's bills while making the tariff structure fair and sustainable over the long term," Rachada said.
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31 August 2026
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