Where And How Do I Get Government Electricity?

[Dutchman6]

There's supposed to be a place where I can go to apply for 3thb/unit electricity from the government. Someone told me it's about 750thb to change the meter or something, just fill out a form, pay and wait 1 or 2 weeks.

Does anyone know where exactly this place is where I can apply and perhaps tell me what they payed and how long it took/what you needed to take along for the application?Any more info would be welcome.

[Thaifan2]

Do you own the property ,otherwise you can not in most cases ,change your electric billing .IMO

[ace]

Up at the end of Naklua far as you can go as it turns right to Sukhumvit

1 or 2 staff speak some english

Some install costs

Passport, property ownership docs needed at least

& approval of condo owner if needed

[Ohio]

I assumed you'd just tap into the pole outside your home & avoid all the hassle

[H2oDunc]

If you are renting then it sounds like your landlord is charging you for your electric at a higher rate that the Government. A common practice I'm afraid. Not much you can do apart from move

[farangpattaya]

If you are renting then it sounds like your landlord is charging you for your electric at a higher rate that the Government. A common practice I'm afraid. Not much you can do apart from move

Right, most condominium/apartment-mangements and a few housing-estate-owners, charge somewhat between THB 6- THB 8 per unit for electricity. They mark up approx. 100% on the regular electric fee.

Chances of changing the way of billing in your favor is almost nill.

Advise: Try to find an apartment/condo/house where you'll be charged nothing (included in rent) or the regular electric fee.

Beware: The mark up on the electric fee is mostly used for the lightning in the building, the pool, security guard, cleaning and maintenance.

If you're able to find a condominium with 'normal' electric fees, they'll get their service fee in another way. (eg. higher rent or service fee)