kittysoman2013 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Hi everyone, I've just moved to Thailand. I rented a condo and I need to turn the electricity on. I asked the front desk people but they speak little English and they gave me a phone number to call for the electricity company. When I called, it was an automated message in Thai which I couldn't understand. The owner is Chinese and lives in Singapore so he can't help. I'm currently staying in a hotel until I get the electricity on so it's quite urgent. Any help would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) tell the agent, or the owner, whoever you rented it from, to get off their ass and sort it out, pronto. It was their responsibility to ensure that it is habitable. Do not take no for an answer. Edited May 22, 2020 by Pilotman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 What part of Thailand are you in? Do you have an electricity meter, or has it been removed? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, kittysoman2013 said: I've just moved to Thailand. Interesting. How and when did you arrive? Pilotman is spot on, talk to whoever took your deposit money to get the supply connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 I agree, talk to owner and building management. I would also get somebody, anybody, to translate, if necessary, hire someone (preferably good looking) it wont cost much, and could have some added benefits for you... Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) What part of Thailand? For our benefit in case someone else lives in the same area and can help/ Where is your local PEA office? Find that out (internet) and you can go there armed with a piece of paper with the address on it and act out a pantomime of you wanting it turned back on. There is probably an outstanding bill. Pay it. It doesn't matter whose responsibility it is. Yada,yada,yada at the end of the day it is you who wants it back on. Edited May 22, 2020 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted May 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Don't pay rent on a property that doesn't have electricity and water connected and operating. If there's a huge outstanding bill on the property, good luck getting it reconnected without paying it off. Didn't you notice there was no electricity when you looked round the place? Hmmmmm ..... Just joined to start this fairly silly thread ......... could it be the wordy troll back? Would anyone really be daft enough to pay rent upfront on a condo without utilities connected and operating? Edited May 22, 2020 by BritManToo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Without stating the obvious...is the fusebox turned on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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