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Bangkok Post – Power demand hits record amid heat wave

Electricity consumption reached 35,830MW on Monday evening, say energy officials

Dancers perform at an event to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of the foundation of the Rattanakosin Kingdom on Monday in Bangkok, where temperatures this week are forecast to exceed 40C. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Electricity demand surged to a new high of 35,830 megawatts at 8.58pm on Monday when temperatures nationwide averaged 35-38C,…

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