20 Million Households Celebrate! Cabinet Approves Electricity Rate Cap of 3 Baht per Unit for First 200 Units Starting June Billing Cycle
Thailand's cabinet approved an electricity rate cap of 3 baht per unit for the first 200 units consumed by roughly 20 million households starting June, while encouraging high-usage homes to install solar rooftops through subsidized loans an
On April 28, 2569, at Government House, Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced the cabinet's approval of a national energy agenda aimed at mitigating the impact of volatile energy prices and promoting efficient energy use. The cabinet approved measures to protect residential electricity consumers by capping the rate at no more than 3 baht per unit for the first 200 units of consumption in the June billing cycle, benefiting approximately 20 million households. For households exceeding 200 units of consumption, the government encourages consideration of solar rooftop systems, offering promotional measures including low-interest loans, installment payments lower than electricity bills, and power buyback options. Alternatively, households can claim tax deductions without selling power back. The government is also promoting solar rooftop installations for the public sector.
