Hey everyone,

I really need some perspective here because my jaw dropped when I saw my water bill for June. My wife and I live in an older condo, and our latest bill came out to a whopping 5,314 Baht.

According to the bill, we somehow consumed 156 units at 34 Baht per unit.

Here is the thing: we don't have a pool, we don't take baths, and we don't have any water-heavy appliances or luxuries. It’s just the two of us living a pretty standard lifestyle. 156 units sounds like we are running a commercial car wash out of our living room.

Before I head over to the local water authority to double-check everything, I wanted to check in with the community.

• How many units does your household normally burn through?

• What unit price are you currently paying in Pattaya or the nearby suburbs?

• Is 34 Baht/unit normal for an older building?

If anyone has dealt with a huge spike like this, please let me know how you tracked down the issue. I am terrified we have a massive hidden pipe leak somewhere behind the walls.

Appreciate any insights or numbers you guys can share!

You seem to be using a lot of water at a high price.

33 minutes ago, leverito said:

Appreciate any insights or numbers you guys can share!

Just had chat with my boss. She is the one that pays bills (with my money)

No water bill is 5k + baht.

So my water is about 230b

34 baht per unit , wow , ours is 6 baht.
Just got our bill 112 baht for the month. , all showers and toilets and washing up run off our meter .

42 minutes ago, leverito said:

156 units at 34 Baht per unit.

34 baht per unit , wow , ours is 6 baht. House in a village
Just got our bill 112 baht for the month. 17 units plus 10 baht for the meter reader goes on the bill , all showers , toilets , washing up and the wife hoses the front down once a day.

Edited 33 minutes ago33 min by NE1

The most obvious thing to do is to check the meter reading with the bill first! Mistakes happen.
If it is a large water leak, it would be noticeable, even if hidden in a wall.