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Bangkok Post – Power demand hits new record amid heatwave

Tourists visit Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok on Monday, undeterred by the heatwave. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Electricity usage hit a new daily high of 36,700 megawatts on Monday, when temperatures averaged 35-38°C across the nation, peaking at 42°C, according to energy authorities.

Demand surpassed the previous record, set on April 27, at 8.57pm on April 29 when usage hit 36,356MW.

The hot spell has led to nine record highs being set since Feb…

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