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Power rate hike plan shocks PM

Increased tariff ‘too high’ for households

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin speaks to reporters at Government House. On Thursday, the prime minister says the power tariff rate is too high. He will call a meeting with relevant agencies to discuss the rate. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu)

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will hold a discussion with relevant agencies after news emerged that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is planning to raise the power tariff from 3.99 baht per unit to 4.68 baht per unit from January-April next year.

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