Summary for new and existing State Welfare Cardholders 2026. All must re-register to receive the electricity bill discount from today until 30 September 2026, with assistance capped at 315 baht per month per household per entitlement.
According to the Ministry of Finance's directive for State Welfare Cardholders to register for electricity bill relief under the 2026 State Welfare Registration Project, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) announced that electricity users in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan wishing to receive this benefit must re-register for the new entitlement starting 20 July 2026.
Conditions for registering electricity bill subsidy with the 2026 State Welfare Card.
- The government provides up to 315 baht per month in electricity bill assistance.
- One household (household ID) is entitled to only one subsidy.
- If electricity usage is no more than 315 baht per month, the subsidy covers the full amount, showing a zero balance on the bill.
- If usage exceeds 315 baht per month, the beneficiary must pay the full excess amount.
- No retroactive subsidies are granted.
What must old and new State Welfare Cardholders do?
- Existing beneficiaries (from the 2022 State Welfare Registration Project) can immediately register for the electricity subsidy with MEA. Those who registered before 19 June 2026 will receive assistance through the August 2026 electricity bill cycle as their final one. After that, re-registration is required under the 2026 welfare project to continue receiving benefits.
- New beneficiaries, those who have passed rights review, and those who authorized others to verify their identity electronically (e-KYC) and used the welfare benefits on their behalf, must verify their identity at banks designated by the Comptroller General’s Department beforehand, ideally at least one day prior, before registering for the electricity subsidy with MEA.
- If registration is completed by the end of the month, the first subsidy will apply to the next electricity bill cycle as per conditions (no retroactive benefits).
Online registration channels for electricity bill discounts (MEA and PEA).
Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) users in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.
- You can check eligibility and register for the electricity subsidy online athttps://meaeservice.mea.or.th/welfarefrom 20 July to 30 September 2026.
- The online system is open daily from 08:00 to 18:30, including public holidays.
- From 1 October 2026 onward, online registration hours will be 08:30 to 16:30 on business days only. If you cannot register online yourself,
- you may seek assistance from staff at any of the 18 MEA districts between 07:30 and 15:30 on business days.
Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) users in other provinces.
- You can register for the subsidy online at the PEA system:https://welfareregis.pea.co.thfrom now until 30 September 2026, daily from 08:00 to 18:30, including public holidays.
- From 1 October 2026, online registration is available from 08:30 to 16:30 on business days only.
- If you cannot register online, you may register onsite at any PEA office. For more information, call the PEA Contact Center at 1129.
The registration period follows the Comptroller General’s Department schedule to allow data verification and processing under project conditions.
Three steps to register for the electricity subsidy with the Poor Card and how to check your entitlement.
1. Registration: Eligible State Welfare Cardholders register to receive electricity bill assistance.
2. Receive registration results: Check data with the Comptroller General’s Department and receive notification via SMS to your registered phone number.
3. Check entitlement status: Confirm your registered subsidy status and you may cancel your entitlement if desired.
