snoop1130 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana retorted opposition to Thai Srang Thai Party Leader Sudarat Keyuraphan on social media following her criticism against the government’s suggestion to reduce electricity costs by limiting air conditioning. The Thai government’s suggestion to limit air conditioning, as well as usage of other electric appliances, had been made earlier this week following criticism from social media “netizens” over rising costs associated with various factors, including according to the government the Russia-Ukraine war. Thanakorn said on his Facebook status: ” I saw Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, chairman of the Thai Srang Thai Party, posted a Facebook status that no matter how people tried to save costs, they couldn’t still survive. Because the problem was not how many degrees they had to turn on the air conditioner, but the problem was the leadership’s vision…” Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/21/thai-government-suggests-to-limit-use-of-air-con-to-save-electric-costs-following-rising-costs-leads-to-dispute-between-politicians/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-21 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SAFETY FIRST Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: The Thai government’s suggestion to limit air conditioning, as well as usage of other electric appliances That's a good idea. To save more money I might even turn off my refrigerator, router, security cameras, night lights, washing machine........ Wow, all the money I will save Edited March 21, 2022 by SAFETY FIRST 2 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Karma80 Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 If you live in Bangkok or Chiang Mai you can turn down your both the air purifier and air-con. You'll save a lot of money in the long run because your life expectancy will be shortened. 6 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jerno Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 Good idea. Pray-hoot can start this as a true leader should, and this dork should follow. Tell us how it's going in a day or so. Idiot! 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 Austerity is always placed at the feet of the commoners. But in this case it need not be. Most Thai businesses keep their A/C set at levels of coolest that are ludicrous. If you need to put a coat or sweater on inside - it is TOO cold. Immense amounts of energy could be saved simply by turning the A/C temperature to reasonable levels. I set mine between 28 to 30. Reasonably cool levels can be attained between 26 to 30 degrees. If you need a coat or sweater, turn the temperature to a higher setting. Banks and doctor's offices seem to be the worst offenders. But instead it will be: "Commoners! Don't use your air conditioners." In the meanwhile government offices will be still remain in the deep-freeze zones. You can see that a mile away. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 A totally asinine statement given the fact that the hottest months of the year approaching, this just goes to show the lack of care for the common people. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Asquith Production Posted March 21, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2022 Air conditioning can be a necessity for the aged and sick especially during the hot season. Its like the UK need heating for these people during winter and can get winter fuel payments, The sick and aged should be a priority in the extreme heat at this time of year and money should be made available to them. People first submarines and fighter aircraft a distant second. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The Thai government’s suggestion to limit air conditioning, as well as usage of other electric appliances, had been made earlier this week It would have been better to ask the public to "not waste electricity" rather than limit what you use. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 The privileged never surprises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Is there a market for farang sweat I have a money making idea ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Turn off the air con? Is this really the best they've got? Really? I'd bet my bollux to a barndance that no senior government officials will be turning down their air con for a single second. Edited March 22, 2022 by JonnyF 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted March 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) We only ever have the air con on for 10 minutes every night before sleeping and that's pretty much it. Course I may invest in an Indian Punkawallah if the Indians are about to come in their billions now as the TAT predict. Edited March 22, 2022 by RichardColeman 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (my comment From the FULL story ): I promise not to use an Iron or Hair dryer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 13 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said: To save more money I might even turn off my refrigerator, router, security cameras, night lights, washing machine..... If only the GF had an 'off' switch... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Z Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Great. I can leave my jacket home when I go to a cinema or a bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Why not limiting all those useless convois. When a Mercedes S Class needs 4 cars in front, 4 at the rear and motorbikes to go from A to B. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Didn't they fire a useless nuke last week, costing 34 Million baht (or something like that)? Could have paid a lot of electricity with that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tich Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Utterly unbelievable tripe, pathetic government ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewgoo Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I suggest the government make electricity cheaper - then we would save money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 The Khlong Toei slum dwellers will be switching their aircons down as we post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Good idea to reduce air conditioning use . At least turn the thermostat up to 25 degrees Most of the electricity produced in Thailand is from the use of natural gas . That will have the inevitable result of a price increase . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: as well as usage of other electric appliances, So, no microwave ovens, electric hotplates or cookers?? Back to the charcoal/wood burning clay stoves polluting the atmosphere with smog?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Dirk Z said: Great. I can leave my jacket home when I go to a cinema or a bar. Keep it for the cinema...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi49jr Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) They could certainly set the thermostats to less frigid temperatures in every 7-11 and similar little shops. Not to mention the cinema. The sweat almost freeze-dries on my back every time I go in there, and when you’re in there for more than three minutes you need long pants, a thick sweater and gloves. Edited March 22, 2022 by rudi49jr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, rudi49jr said: They could certainly set the thermostats to less frigid temperatures in every 7-11 and similar little shops. The sweat almost freeze-dries on my back every time I go in there. I like going for a #2 at Big C extra. Toilets are nice and cold. A/C is always on. Edited March 22, 2022 by SAFETY FIRST 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagga Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 7 hours ago, RafPinto said: Why not limiting all those useless convois. When a Mercedes S Class needs 4 cars in front, 4 at the rear and motorbikes to go from A to B. Ok, and how will that help "to save electric costs". Please explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 I have immediately turned off my air con, and the 3 fans I have running, oh I feel so much better already ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Would turning off the wifeys respirator assist????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Lay off buying that electric car or pickup, if electricity costs are going up. in Thailand A/C seems fairly important most times of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 On 3/22/2022 at 9:04 PM, Lucky Bones said: Would turning off the wifeys respirator assist????? It would, except for the property being in her name. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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