BANGKOK, Nov 30 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin does not agree with the proposed electricity tariff increase to 4.68 baht but acknowledges a potential upward trend.

 

Prime Minister emphasized the need for careful consideration to avoid excessive hikes, hinting at a review of the energy structure.

 

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved an increase in the retail FT rate for billing cycles from January to April 2024 to 0.89 baht per unit.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-11-30

 

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Energy Commission lambasted over electricity price increase

 

 

The Federation of Thai Industries has roundly criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for behaving like an only agency responsible for setting national electricity prices every four months, based on the data and assumptions provided by oil companies, without any plan for structural reform to reduce power prices.

 

The comment was made by FTI vice president Isares Rattanadilok Na Phuket today, in response to the ERC’s decision yesterday to increase the price of electricity, for the January-April 2024 period, from 3.99 baht to 4.68 baht per unit, or 17%.

 

He said that the ERC’s decision clearly reflects on the commission’s energy policy and management, which lack any vision or strategy to control electricity prices, through price restructuring, as has been recommended by other sectors.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-30

 

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In addition it also doesn't (at all) take in consideration low income earners / people who don't use a lot of electric.

 

IMHO increase it for the heavy users, but lower the burden for the lower income like they did before, usage under a certain amount wasn't affected as much

 

(Like this, please DO NOTE,  these figures are NOT Accurate any more, just used as an Example)

 

like he didn't know every detail about this hike before it was published

 

my hero

populist show. make waves but then change nothing

The circus continues.

Do something useful for once and put your hand in your very deep pockets to help out the little man then. 

As a leading politician I wouldn't accept increasing electricity expenses but promote strongly to use solar power. I would implement laws to have solar panels on all govt. buildings first, including hospitals and factories. 🧑‍🎄

14 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

As a leading politician I wouldn't accept increasing electricity expenses but promote strongly to use solar power. I would implement laws to have solar panels on all govt. buildings first, including hospitals and factories. 🧑‍🎄

What is your appointed position in the Cabinet Sir? Why do you not reveal your name?

fire them, here you have a large number of people full of self importance on huge salaries making decisions that affect the poor (majority of people) fire them

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

I would implement laws to have solar panels on all govt. buildings first, including hospitals and factories

 

I will be impressed when I see a solar panel factory that runs exclusively on solar power.

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin does not agree with the proposed electricity tariff

Why?  Does he over-use his A/C too much.  I thought he used other people's as he jets around the world on junkets.

20 minutes ago, VocalNeal said:

exclusively

Who said that?????😵‍💫

Pathetic theater

1 hour ago, smedly said:

fire them, here you have a large number of people full of self importance on huge salaries making decisions that affect the poor (majority of people) fire them

Even if I would like to agree......who should fire whom????🧑‍🎄

 

I asked quite some time ago at the office of the Provincial Electricity Authority on how to read the bill. Although nice and kind, nobody was able to explain this most complicated bill of surcharge, discount etc. on a simple household electricity bill and I wonder, if anyone reading this particular thread is able to explain the basics. 

53 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

I asked quite some time ago at the office of the Provincial Electricity Authority on how to read the bill. Although nice and kind, nobody was able to explain this most complicated bill of surcharge, discount etc. on a simple household electricity bill and I wonder, if anyone reading this particular thread is able to explain the basics. 

 

 

Type = 1125, means that you are using a 15/45A or 30/100 Meter
Recent Reading = units recorded on the day the meter reader most recently checked the meter (day you got your bill)
Previous Reading = units recorded previous bill period
Consumption = Difference between previous and recent reading in Units

 

You used that Bill Period (03/2566) 431 Units (3373 - 2942)

 

1679,60 = total electricity charge (excl)
24,62 = service charge for your meter (Payable every month)

 

402,68 (Ft 0,9343) = Fuel surcharge per unit (431 * 0.9343) (The debate in this thread is about this NUMBER)
2107,10 = Sub Total
147,50 = VAT 7% over the Sub Total
2254,60 = Total Amount to pay

 

So you paid an average price per unit  of 2254,60 / 431 = 5,23 THB (incl)

Image with identifying details has been removed.

 

Rather than derailing a News article, please ask such questions in the Electrical forum.

44 minutes ago, MJCM said:

 

 

Type = 1125, means that you are using a 15/45A or 30/100 Meter
Recent Reading = units recorded on the day the meter reader most recently checked the meter (day you got your bill)
Previous Reading = units recorded previous bill period
Consumption = Difference between previous and recent reading in Units

 

You used that Bill Period (03/2566) 431 Units (3373 - 2942)

 

1679,60 = total electricity charge (excl)
24,62 = service charge for your meter (Payable every month)

 

402,68 (Ft 0,9343) = Fuel surcharge per unit (431 * 0.9343) (The debate in this thread is about this NUMBER)
2107,10 = Sub Total
147,50 = VAT 7% over the Sub Total
2254,60 = Total Amount to pay

 

So you paid an average price per unit  of 2254,60 / 431 = 5,23 THB (incl)

Thank you VERY much, now that's sorted. Based on your kind explanation, I have been billed a base tariff of THB 3.897 (or THB 3.90) per unit (most likely kw/h) and that is to go up to THB 4.68. The increase would read THB 0.783/unit or 20% over the existing tariff. While I don't have an issue nor want to moan over that increase I wonder, how that goes down with the uncles and grannies upcountry with their electricity destroying equipment like old fridges and energy-inefficient rice cookers. 

16 minutes ago, Sydebolle said:

Thank you VERY much, now that's sorted. Based on your kind explanation, I have been billed a base tariff of THB 3.897 (or THB 3.90) per unit (most likely kw/h) and that is to go up to THB 4.68. The increase would read THB 0.783/unit or 20% over the existing tariff. While I don't have an issue nor want to moan over that increase I wonder, how that goes down with the uncles and grannies upcountry with their electricity destroying equipment like old fridges and energy-inefficient rice cookers. 

 

Please DO NOTE, the prices you mention are EXCL (Excl of Service Charge, FT Charge and VAT)

 

Re: the grannies and the uncles upcountry, I already posted about that in post #3 that it is IMHO unfair

1 hour ago, Sydebolle said:

I asked quite some time ago at the office of the Provincial Electricity Authority on how to read the bill. Although nice and kind, nobody was able to explain this most complicated bill of surcharge, discount etc. on a simple household electricity bill and I wonder, if anyone reading this particular thread is able to explain the basics. 

I am agree with you. 

Srettha is not the only one who can not accept 

On 12/1/2023 at 7:40 AM, newbee2022 said:

As a leading politician I wouldn't accept increasing electricity expenses but promote strongly to use solar power. I would implement laws to have solar panels on all govt. buildings first, including hospitals and factories. 🧑‍🎄

Nice idea re solar, but I'm guessing there still a lot of backroom discussions between the politicians / parties / cronies / big players to ensure they all continue to get their slice of the new pie. 

 

 

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

Nice idea re solar, but I'm guessing there still a lot of backroom discussions between the politicians / parties / cronies / big players to ensure they all continue to get their slice of the new pie. 

 

1 hour ago, MJCM said:

 

 

Nice graphic, my comment was about the many hands that will be out demanding a slice of the corruption that will be created.

 

3 hours ago, scorecard said:

Nice idea re solar, but I'm guessing there still a lot of backroom discussions between the politicians / parties / cronies / big players to ensure they all continue to get their slice of the new pie. 

Yingluck was going to promote solar power. However, after she was ousted the plans and dreams shattered.