Ratchada revealed that the government will launch the new electricity tariff structure in September 2026 under the policy “lower usage, pay less.” The first 200 units will cost no more than 3 baht per unit, and units 201–400 will be charged at 4.1584 baht per unit.
On 30 August 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, stated that starting from the September 2026 billing cycle, the public will begin to benefit from the new electricity rate structure. This aligns with the government’s policy to reduce living expenses by addressing the root causes of electricity costs and establishing a sustainable tariff structure, especially benefiting low electricity users with lower rates.
For residential households, electricity will be charged on a progressive rate basis: the first 200 units at no more than 3.00 baht per unit; units 201–400 at 4.1584 baht per unit; and units above 401 at 4.3583 baht per unit. This structure aims to reflect actual usage levels and prioritize support for households with low electricity consumption.
Additionally, the average electricity rate across all categories, including the Ft surcharge, will decrease from 3.95 baht to 3.86 baht per unit, a reduction of 0.09 baht per unit. Public electricity costs will be separated from individual consumer bills, further lowering the burden by 0.0634 baht per unit. It is expected that over 21 million households will benefit, with total savings estimated at about 18 billion baht.
The spokesperson added that another significant change is the expansion of eligibility to include residents without permanent house registration. Those who use electricity for continuous residential purposes and have a payment history of at least six months will also qualify for the new electricity rate.
“The clear principle is that those who use less electricity should pay less, and genuine residents must have access to these rights. The government wants this electricity cost reduction to tangibly benefit people’s bills while making the tariff structure fair and sustainable in the long term,” Ms. Ratchada said.