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The Thai Cabinet has allocated 2 billion baht to subsidise electricity costs for 17.7 million vulnerable households.
The scheme, set to be a new year’s gift, will apply to those using no more than 300 units of electricity per month, maintaining a cost of 3.99 baht per unit. Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Peeraphan Salirathaviphak, stated today, December 8, that the Ministry of Energy is preparing to propose this support measure for Cabinet approval this month.
The Energy Ministry intends to maintain the rate collected from vulnerable groups, who use no more than 300 units of electricity per month, at 3.99 baht per unit from January to April next year. This measure will cover approximately 75% of the population or roughly 17.7 million households.
The funds for this subsidy will come from a central budget of 2 billion…
