Bangkok: "Use less, pay less" - A new electricity tariff structure is set to take effect in September 2026, aiming to alleviate the financial burden on more than 21 million households. The initiative, titled "Use less, pay less," ensures that the first 200 units of electricity will not exceed 3 baht per unit.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that the new billing cycle commencing in September 2026 will reflect this tariff structure. The government's policy focuses on reducing living costs by addressing electricity expenses, especially benefiting low-income households with lower rates.
Residential electricity bills will follow a progressive rate system: the first 200 units at a maximum of 3.00 baht per unit, units 201-400 at 4.1584 baht per unit, and any units beyond 400 at 4.3583 baht per unit. This structure aims to align electricity costs with actual consumption, thereby offering more assistance to households with lower electricity usage.
In addition, the average electricity rate for all electricity types, inclusive of the Ft charge, will decrease from 3.95 baht to 3.86 baht per unit, marking a reduction of 9 satang per unit. The cost of public electricity will be separated from individual bills, reducing the burden by an additional 0.0634 baht per unit. These changes are expected to benefit over 21 million households, resulting in estimated savings of approximately 18 billion baht.
Ms. Ratchada emphasized that eligibility will now extend to residents without permanent household registration, provided they have used electricity for residential purposes and maintained a payment history for at least six months. She stated, "The principle is clear: those who use less electricity should pay less, and those who actually live in the area must have access to their rights. The government wants this electricity cost reduction to have a tangible impact on people's bills, while also making the electricity pricing structure fair and sustainable in the long term."