nidge Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I just heard that the lady next door went to pay her electric bill yesterday and was told all electric bills are half price until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I just heard that the lady next door went to pay her electric bill yesterday and was told all electric bills are half price until January. Just had my half price bill, wonder where the money is coming from? (And not for my bill, which I can just about afford) http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?s=...t&p=2163271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mizzi39 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I just heard that the lady next door went to pay her electric bill yesterday and was told all electric bills are half price until January. Are you serious? I just posted on the free water topic and it seems like my electric had gone up 10% over the last 3 months. I hope this is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nidge Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 For me the combined savings, (water and electric) is about 380 baht a month. But every little helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 As I've given up all other vices I allow myself unrestricted air con when I want it. Our electric bill is usually 1100 baht so what with that and the free water I get to save about 600 baht. Now I won't sleep tonight thinking on how I can spend it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskydive Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 holy c**p I hope I get a nice Electric bill. At the moment it's around 4,400 baht per month and that's just for my home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathbyDurian Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I don't believe it until I see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Couldn't this be the government relief on energy and other costs that they promised until the end of the year? I'm sure you could find the story in news clippings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I don't believe it until I see it! Ditto. I just paid two bills of around 2,000 baht each. Maybe the 7/11 girl kept the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surface Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 What are the chances that those of us living in apartments will get to see any of these savings? None I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 There are several other topics open about this. The water and electric bills will be free to those that use up to a given number of units per month. Don't quote this number but I think for the water its 50 units and the electric is 80 units. The government is trying to help those that are on low income and can be energy efficient with the huge increases seen due to oil prices. It is o be free until the Feb. invoices I think My water bill was free this month and we just paid the electric as there is no way I could live on 80 units a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 There are several other topics open about this.The water and electric bills will be free to those that use up to a given number of units per month. Don't quote this number but I think for the water its 50 units and the electric is 80 units. I can't remember the exact number of units either. For electricity, there are different limits. The lowest number of units is free, the next band is a 50% reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetchariot Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 (edited) Electric is free up to 80 units, until January, half price 81-150 units. At a rough calculation, if your bill is more than 400 baht you don't get a discount/ freebie. It is part of the governments anti-hardship measures, which include fuel subsidies and free bus/ train fares. More info here http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Water-Bill-t203798.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Water-Bill-S...se-t205713.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Free-Water-t205528.html Edited August 24, 2008 by sweetchariot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagabond48 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I started living in an apartment building and pay under 3k/month for a fan room. 1/2 of the 40 rooms have A/C and cost over 3k. The landlord's accountant said his building didn't qualify. He didn't know why. How can I find out if this is true? Also the Bangkok Post article said the owner has to register by Aug 15, so I don't know if I'm out of luck for the full 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley'sLife Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Just to totally clarify the position regarding electricity and water bills: ELEC: Use less than 80 units / month ..... Free usage Use more than 80 units, but less than 150 units / month...... 50% discount. Use more than 150 units / month ...... pay standard charge per unit. No discount allowed on any part of the bill. WATER: Use less than 50,000 litres / month ..... Free usage Use more than 50,000 litres / month....... Standard charge per unit. No discount allowed. Above rates are valid up to and including January 2009. Hope that helps folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 ...WATER: Use less than 50,000 litres / month ..... Free usage Use more than 50,000 litres / month....... Standard charge per unit. No discount allowed. Above rates are valid up to and including January 2009. Hope that helps folks! Thanks, it sure does and probably explains why I didn't get a water bill this month - it's about 10 days overdue. It seems a very, very high level to give it away free at - 50 cubic metres! My bill has only twice got to 30 m3 (excluding the 1,000 m3 erroneous bill ). I guess the meter reader just keeps the bill if it's less than 50m3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 3[/sup]. You should still get a bill. It shows that you don't have to pay anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball53098 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Yes we got a bill also. I think maybe in some areas they may pull a fast one and delay the meter read to try to get the usage over the 50 number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFS218 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 My girlfriend says that the free electricity has been extended past January 2009, but the report said that the numbers have changed. Does anyone have the updated kWatt usage numbers where discounts will apply? A few months ago my gf's family home came in at 149 KWatt Hours, wheeew. Or maybe I'm just being too cheap. --matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kf6vci Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 For several months now, our electricity bill was in the 80 - 150 units range for a 50% discount. Just paid the water bill, it was 54 Baht = 3 cubic meters @ 18 Baht. No assistance here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briley Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I haven't had an electricity bill since September (in Chiang Mai) Has this anything to do with the fact that the bills for June-Sept were for no units - (I was away) Maybe I'm now on free electricity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominator Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 What are the chances that those of us living in apartments will get to see any of these savings? None I suspect. Correct, you're landlord is hardly likely to tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briley Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 What are the chances that those of us living in apartments will get to see any of these savings? None I suspect. Correct, you're landlord is hardly likely to tell you. If you are paying your electricity to the apartment block then they will be using over the limit and so they are paying the full amount. Another reason why, if possible, you should always deal direct with the electricity company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 I just got my electricity bill at my new place. Total payable 0 Baht. Bill shouldered by the government. I hope it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaideeguy Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 <deleted>.....Just got mine and it was an all time high from running the aircons so much. 5,700thb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 ....this thread started almost 2 yrs ago.......Hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 ....this thread started almost 2 yrs ago.......Hmmmmm And the govt are still maintaining the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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