Mole Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Topic says it... How much does 1 kWh electricity costs if we pay directly to the Metropolitan Electricity Authority? Is it the same rate all over Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 You can only pay direct to Metropolitan Electricity Authority if you live in Bangkok. We mare mortal islanders pay to the Provincial Electricity Authority. I pay 4.4 Baht / kWh including vat and charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) OK, great! Takk takk! My brother in Norway wanted to know. Do you know if it's the same rate in Bangkok also? What about in Chiang Mai? Edited December 24, 2013 by Mole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Moved to Bangkok forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenhet Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 moved to the Chiang Mai after? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 OK, great! Takk takk! My brother in Norway wanted to know. Do you know if it's the same rate in Bangkok also? What about in Chiang Mai? Here you go for Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 We pay about 4.4 baht a KwH in this part of Issaan too, so this must be the P.E.A. nationwide tarrif. M.E.A. tarrif may be different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triglav Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 My last bill from M.E.A. is about 3.81 baht/unit with all the taxes, Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 You will only pay the official rate in Bangkok if you pay directly to the MEA, some rented properties charge a higher rate with the owner pocketing the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiaexpat Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Like CM, MEA charges are progressive. The more on consumes, the higher the rate. Our average consumption is approximately 700 units and costs approximately 3200 TB, so that averages 4.5 TB per unit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Moved back to Samui forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saweden Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Our electricity bill averages at 2150 THB per month. I'm not sure if that's normal. We (2 ppl) live in a 80 sqm apartment, we only use the air con in one bedroom and only at night. The stereo and 2 comps is basically on all day and sometimes the fan. Since we'll be moving to a larger villa in a couple of months I'm fearing high costs for electricity. We've been offered a monthly rental price with electricity included that is 5K higher than without. Does it sound like a reasonable deal? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Edited February 3, 2014 by saweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 1 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Our electricity bill averages at 2150 THB per month. I'm not sure if that's normal. We (2 ppl) live in a 80 sqm apartment, we only use the air con in one bedroom and only at night. The stereo and 2 comps is basically on all day and sometimes the fan. Since we'll be moving to a larger villa in a couple of months I'm fearing high costs for electricity. We've been offered a monthly rental price with electricity included that is 5K higher than without. Does it sound like a reasonable deal? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Good deal if you are running about 5 air-conditioners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Our electricity bill averages at 2150 THB per month. I'm not sure if that's normal. We (2 ppl) live in a 80 sqm apartment, we only use the air con in one bedroom and only at night. The stereo and 2 comps is basically on all day and sometimes the fan. Since we'll be moving to a larger villa in a couple of months I'm fearing high costs for electricity. We've been offered a monthly rental price with electricity included that is 5K higher than without. Does it sound like a reasonable deal? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app A large villa compared to an 80 sqm apartment , all up 5 k more. In my opinion good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Our electricity bill averages at 2150 THB per month. I'm not sure if that's normal. We (2 ppl) live in a 80 sqm apartment, we only use the air con in one bedroom and only at night. The stereo and 2 comps is basically on all day and sometimes the fan. Since we'll be moving to a larger villa in a couple of months I'm fearing high costs for electricity. We've been offered a monthly rental price with electricity included that is 5K higher than without. Does it sound like a reasonable deal? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app how large is a "larger" villa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Tariffs are identical nationwide. The usual tariff for private household is "1.2" as described at this site: http://www.mea.or.th/profile/index.php?l=en&tid=3&mid=111&pid=109 ("1.2 Normal tariff with consumption exceeding 150 kWh per month") The site is Metropolitan Electricity Authority, but the tariff here in upcountry is identical (I have the latest bill from PEA at hand). There is a small base price (service charge) and then a progressive tariff (3 stages) depending on consumption. Additionally there is a flexible fuel cost surcharge (Ft) per kWh flat (new fixing every 4 months). That is why prices may vary over the year even at same consumption. Currently it is 0.59 THB per kWh. About the same details in this previous post http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/681007-electricity-cost-bangkok/#entry7028809 An overall price of 4.x Baht/kWh is typical for private households. Ours was 4.2 Baht/kWh in December due to low consumption (no aircon since months). Latest Ft (Fuel adjustment charge) for Jan to Apr 2014, 0.59 Baht/kWh: http://www.mea.or.th/profile/index.php?l=en&tid=3&mid=2986&pid=2985 You will only pay the official rate in Bangkok if you pay directly to the MEA, some rented properties charge a higher rate with the owner pocketing the difference. True. A popular way to make extra bucks on rented appartements etc.I refer to the direct bill from the PEA/MEA. Edited February 3, 2014 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Our electricity bill averages at 2150 THB per month. I'm not sure if that's normal. We (2 ppl) live in a 80 sqm apartment, we only use the air con in one bedroom and only at night. The stereo and 2 comps is basically on all day and sometimes the fan. Since we'll be moving to a larger villa in a couple of months I'm fearing high costs for electricity. We've been offered a monthly rental price with electricity included that is 5K higher than without. Does it sound like a reasonable deal? Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Two of us and a dog live in a 3 bedroom villa - fans on 24/7, no a/c. 4 Fridges and a swimming pool pump. average cost - 5,000 - 6,000 baht per month at 5.7 baht per unit plus VAT. If you plan to use a/c- take the 5,000 add on. a/c has a huge impact on the bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Our electricity bill averages at 2150 THB per month. I'm not sure if that's normal. We (2 ppl) live in a 80 sqm apartment, we only use the air con in one bedroom and only at night. The stereo and 2 comps is basically on all day and sometimes the fan. Since we'll be moving to a larger villa in a couple of months I'm fearing high costs for electricity. We've been offered a monthly rental price with electricity included that is 5K higher than without. Does it sound like a reasonable deal? Sounds somewhat plausible. Guess you forgot to mention the fridge? What about washing machine (hot or cold) ? 5000 Baht for electricity for two people is quite high. In the other case make sure (contract) that you pay the original bill directly to the supplier (not to the landlord). This 5000 Baht offer smells fishy. It very much depends on the use of the aircon (how big is the room, how long does it run, a what temperature, how good is the house in terms of insulation/windows etc.). Edited February 4, 2014 by KhunBENQ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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