Bangkok: The Prime Minister has directed the Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure that the electricity bill for the period from September to December 2025 does not exceed 3.99 baht per unit. The directive is part of a broader initiative to expedite the completion of a new energy plan aimed at facilitating the appropriate purchase of additional renewable energy.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, emphasized the significance of energy prices in a social media message following the 1/2568 National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) meeting. She highlighted that energy prices have a direct impact on the populace and are a considerable economic cost factor.
During the recent EGAT board meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the necessity for vigilant monitoring to alleviate public expenses and explore investment values and guidelines supporting clean energy initiatives. The agenda included revising criteria for selecting clean energy electricity purchases and enabling the private sector to engage in Direct Power Purchase Agreements (Direct PPA) to set competitive pricing.
The Prime Minister specifically instructed the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to manage energy pricing by adjusting the Ft rate for May to August 2025, ensuring it does not exceed 3.98 baht per unit. Furthermore, she requested that the ERC, EGAT, PTT, and relevant agencies maintain electricity rates from September to December 2025 at or below 3.99 baht per unit, barring any significant changes in fuel costs. The completion of a new energy plan was also urged to facilitate strategic planning for renewable energy procurement.