Thailand’s electricity rate of 4.68 baht only a suggestion, says Energy Ministry

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The suggested electricity rate of 4.68 baht per unit is merely a proposal, confirmed Energy Ministry spokesperson Pongsapol Yodmuangcharoen today.

Emphasising that the final price falls under the purview of the Energy Ministry and is overseen by Energy Minister Peeraphan Salirathaviphak, Pongsapol assured that it won’t be fixed at this figure. He further confirmed that consumers will not face an excessive burden.

Peeraphan has instructed a team to explore ways to decrease electricity costs for the public, averting a shock after the new year. The aim is to maintain the price at around 4 baht per unit, with efforts to lower it as much as possible.

A more feasible price within the ministry’s management capabilities is approximately 4.20 baht per unit, employing a hybrid management mechanism. This approach involves…