How about charging market rates for juice and let competition decide the price, rather than set a low price by government edict which always leads to shortages?

They have it partially right,  as to shut off the AC I am not sure, but looking at Most streets in BKK Pats the simple solution would be to 

a. get rid of the neon jungle

b. mandate that office buildings have a shutdown and turn on the system.  All Power except emergency is shut off in office buildings and offices at 7 pm  and turned back on at 6 am

c. temporarily shut down the big tv ad screens

 

Peak usage time is a bit of a joke.  Peak usage in parts of a city is completely different than in others.  NANA peak usage is 5 pm to 2 am  Residential BKK it is from 5 - 9 at night

 

People are starting to realize that going green is a great thing on paper, but in reality, it is a non-starter at this stage.  You need fossil fuels to power the generation of energy.

 

The only country that is making any gains in green energy is China.  Not because they are going green but because they are fleecing the rest of the world with their technology.

 

Didn't we go through this a few years ago ….. I remember petrol stations closing at night.

 

if we switched off all of Thailands Street lights …. that would save bunch of money …. ummm … there is a flaw in there somewhere … I just cannot see it.

Scuze my mirth....close bars early to save electricity?

That'll keep me going all day.

All those tourists that are coming for Christmas will just love reading this.

 

TAT: Come to Thailand. Have a great time.

 

Energy Ministry: In bed by 9pm please. We are closing the bars and shops. ????

 

Don't forget to turn off the Christmas lights!!

Anything that helps me sleep better is welcome. What's on offer in nightlife isn't worth it anyway.

If they want to save electric then starting with Govt Offices would be a great start. Our local Amphur, PEA, Tessabaan, Orbitor and Hospital are all lit up like Christmas trees at night.

All venues should close at midnight.

Just ask my neighbours to switch off their lights around the house and in the carport when they go to sleep or are on holidays.
Would save a lot of electricity...

Bars rather to keep all lights off, but not closing. ????????

6 hours ago, cowellandrew said:

Wasn't Thailand supporting Putin wheres the gas vlad!

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I think they were staying on the fence to avoid any financial consequences. Now might be a good time to rethink that. If the war could be stopped that would help.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Thai Energy Ministry is eyeing to forcefully mandate an electricity-saving campaign for households and businesses such as shopping malls, gas stations, or nightlife venues, to battle the rising prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used in national power generation.

Wait for the TAT backlash tomorrow.. bars must open 24/7 to make any profit.

14 hours ago, London Lowf said:

Sounds sensible to me - I see many bars that are 75% staff after about midnight and two fans running for each person.

And they want 4am closing.. so pre 11pm the place is empty

2 hours ago, mran66 said:

Early closing no need, can just drink warm beer and grope your companion in the dark of night. Higher risk for surprise in the room later though...

No lights would have saved my neighbor from getting dragged out of the bar by his ear (by his wife) once.

 

He was groping. 

Maybe reduce all the lighting and air conditioning in all the 711’s running 24/7. 

3 minutes ago, jaywalker said:

No lights would have saved my neighbor from getting dragged out of the bar by his ear (by his wife) once.

 

He was groping. 

... Different type of surprise when lights on then...

4 minutes ago, Hans Johnson said:

Maybe reduce all the lighting and air conditioning in all the 711’s running 24/7. 

and the malls, movie theaters, office buildings. I read a study maybe 15 yrs ago about the huge energy savings Bangkok could have if air con was set on "comfort" rather than "walk in freezer" levels at malls and such. Something very off when a person needs to take a blanket if going to see a film. I can only take maybe 20 min of a mall before hypothermia sets in

What an odd proposal.

 

If you're closed how do you make money to pay the electric bill for the "slow" hours permitted

 

 

The Junta's thinking is questionable at best. 

Increase the price of Alcohol  drinks in the bars or night clubs to offset the cost of electricity bills 

Tourists have to stay up until 4Am  drinking that's why they come to Thailand Pattaya especially ????

48 minutes ago, The Theory said:

Bars rather to keep all lights off, but not closing. ????????

Not only the light, but also the noise-generating devices should be switched off. Maybe they should even start with that first. ????????????

Are they unable to generate enough electricity?

 

This is ridiculous. 

2 hours ago, phetphet said:

All those tourists that are coming for Christmas will just love reading this.

 

TAT: Come to Thailand. Have a great time.

 

Energy Ministry: In bed by 9pm please. We are closing the bars and shops. ????

 

Don't forget to turn off the Christmas lights!!

..... Hopefully they'll be enough electricity to run your air-conditioning at your overpriced resort. 

36 minutes ago, kimamey said:

I think they were staying on the fence to avoid any financial consequences. Now might be a good time to rethink that. If the war could be stopped that would help.

Even if the war stopped tomorrow there would still be an energy issue.  The world is growing and people need hydro waterways are no longer the answer. But then again neither is green energy 

15 hours ago, Orinoco said:

Does Thailand need to become any more dim.

 

 

It is imperative that it becomes sufficiently dim to match those running the show.

 

Besides, I am sure they are itching to start issuing orders again - how they must be missing those heady days of the bestest tightest uniforms, vinyl backdrops, massive flower arrangements, solemn countenances and directives issued in measured tones, telling everyone what they have to do...

The best way to save electricity is if the government pay your bill if you use half the electricity that you used last month

Who's the Dreamer in there that came up with that stupid Idea? 

What are they going to shut down when there are a couple Million E Vehicles on the road and need charging ? Turn off all the streetlights and traffic lights? 

No wonder this country is in a Mess.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The LNG prices may keep rising in the winter due to the Russo-Ukrainian war,

When do the peace negotiations start? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a load of bol...... ocks!

As long as I can see staff standing/running around in air conditioned offices, shopping centres or predominantly government office buildings wearing Himalayan-proof winter gear ........... 

As long as I see supermarkets and shopping centres without air curtains on building exits .....

Many municipalities running street lights during the day (not on a survey/repair trip but for months) and nothing is undertaken despite calling them twice a week ......... 

Every 2-star hotel featuring a (sometimes huge, family size) fridge in the room for the pleasure of two glass bottles of drinking water ..........

Education, education, education ......... would be the answer and not the bar lights! 

1 hour ago, Emdog said:

and the malls, movie theaters, office buildings. I read a study maybe 15 yrs ago about the huge energy savings Bangkok could have if air con was set on "comfort" rather than "walk in freezer" levels at malls and such. Something very off when a person needs to take a blanket if going to see a film. I can only take maybe 20 min of a mall before hypothermia sets in

Yes. I always take a sweatshirt if I go to the cinema here.

16 hours ago, anchadian said:

Why not close down all the bars permanently.  In doing so would save one hell of a lot of electricity.

Just my thoughts.

What about peoples livelihoods??