Popular Post NONG CHOK Posted May 3 Popular Post Share Posted May 3 Hi there, I just picked up my water account for April. While I was checking the amount I noticed a 50 baht extra which is for the water meter maintenance. I was a Plumber in all my working days and I've never heard of that happening before. Since when do we pay a maintenance fee on something we don't own? It's not the 50 baht that concerns me, it's if this fee is charged on every water meter in Pattaya, who pockets the money? May I add is this fee monthly or annual? 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted May 3 Popular Post Share Posted May 3 You tink to mat. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgealbert Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 https://en.pwa.co.th/contents/service/customer-guide 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NONG CHOK Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 1 hour ago, Georgealbert said: https://en.pwa.co.th/contents/service/customer-guide 1 hour ago, Georgealbert said: https://en.pwa.co.th/contents/service/customer-guide 1 hour ago, Georgealbert said: https://en.pwa.co.th/contents/service/customer-guide Thanks for that info Georgealbert but seriously when are the meters and pipes checked? If they were serious they wouldn't use PVC pipes. They even use galvanised piping here too which is prone to electrosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya57 Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 I have two condo. One only charges for water used in 35 baht increments. The other also adds a 40 baht per month water meter fee. Maybe it's age of condo when water meter installed. First was 2009 no fee, 2nd was 2015 they charge fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Come come now, this is Thailand. Do you expect government organisations/companies to pay for their own maintenance? And if you the user pay for said maintenance, do you actually expect them to perform this maintenance? Most maintenance occurs once it breaks or once there is a fatality. It's just the way it is. So where does all the money go? Well there is admin fees. New cars for senior staff Emergency fund for when things do go wrong. Not much left after that sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torturedsole Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 4 hours ago, NONG CHOK said: It's not the 50 baht that concerns me, it's if this fee is charged on every water meter in Pattaya, who pockets the money? May I add is this fee monthly or annual? I dunno. Probably goes towards the works Christmas party or something. It's best not to get overly concerned. Not sure you're cut out for Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 In my condo there is a 100 baht monthly fee which covers costs if the meter needs replacing, it goes into condo funds so no big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 3 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: In my condo there is a 100 baht monthly fee which covers costs if the meter needs replacing, it goes into condo funds so no big deal yes getting robbed is no big deal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NONG CHOK Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 If I pay the meter maintenance then I would assume the meter is my property. So if I ever move I presume I can take the meter with me. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 13 hours ago, NONG CHOK said: If I pay the meter maintenance then I would assume the meter is my property. So if I ever move I presume I can take the meter with me. Not unless you buy the meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NONG CHOK Posted May 4 Author Share Posted May 4 So why should I pay for the meter if it isn't mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 Just now, NONG CHOK said: So why should I pay for the meter if it isn't mine? Never heard of rental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NONG CHOK Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 I'm a qualified plumber and I've never heard of these charges before. Then there's the 300 baht fee to park cars undercover. I've owned my condo for 8 years and I've never had these fees before. Maybe it's the new office manager who puts up signs everywhere and struts around as though she owns the entire place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 6 hours ago, NONG CHOK said: I'm a qualified plumber and I've never heard of these charges before. Then there's the 300 baht fee to park cars undercover. I've owned my condo for 8 years and I've never had these fees before. Maybe it's the new office manager who puts up signs everywhere and struts around as though she owns the entire place. Are you paying your water bill directly to the PWA or are billed by the condo? If the condo I suggest you go and talk to the office manager......... My PWA bills for a house paid direct have a fixed 30 baht charge component every month for many years including last month whatever my actual usage is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Hub of fake fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 I think you do 'own' the water meter....take it with you when you leave.....we had to replace ours recently and we were told we had to pay for installation and the meter .....could be a scam of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Rex Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Maybe is different practice between private houses and condos. We had to but our own water meter (and electricity meter too). The relevant authorities then connected us to the supply using our equipment. Our water fees are very low. This is possibly because we are 'a farm'. Last month I was billed for 230 Baht for water - but I used a LOT of water - as we had 8 advanced trees planted - and these required 10 minutes of soaking daily for the first 2 weeks , now we are down to alternate day drenchings! Roll on the rainy season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthegimp Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 8 hours ago, NONG CHOK said: I'm a qualified plumber and I've never heard of these charges before. Then there's the 300 baht fee to park cars undercover. I've owned my condo for 8 years and I've never had these fees before. Maybe it's the new office manager who puts up signs everywhere and struts around as though she owns the entire place. Those fees might be worth looking in to. You'll certainly want proof that they're going into the general maintenance fund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 6 hours ago, Will B Good said: I think you do 'own' the water meter.... Yet it used to be (for direct billing) that if you didn't pay for a certain amount of time they would disconnect you by removing the meter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/4/2024 at 11:24 PM, NONG CHOK said: So why should I pay for the meter if it isn't mine? Your other option is to go without water........up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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