Electricity Discount Registration for 2026 State Welfare Card

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Thai government opens registration for electricity subsidies of up to 315 baht per month for eligible State Welfare Card 2026 holders.

•Eligible individuals receive electricity subsidies not exceeding 315 baht per month per house code.
•Registration is available through the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA).
•New 2026 eligible persons must complete e-KYC identity verification at least one day before registering.
•Registration for MEA users begins July 20 to September 30, 2026.

•The government provides electricity subsidies not exceeding 315 baht per month for 1 house code per 1 right.
•Users consuming electricity not exceeding 315 baht per month will see a bill of 0 baht, while those exceeding 315 baht per month must pay the full amount.
•Existing eligible persons from the 2022 project can register immediately, while new 2026 eligible persons must undergo e-KYC identity verification at least one day prior.
•Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) users can register online from July 20 to September 30, 2026, between 08:00 and 18:30 daily.
•From October 1, 2026, onwards, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) online system will be open 08:30 to 16:30 on working days only.
•Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) users can register online or at any Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) office starting July 20, 2026, from 08:30 onwards.
•There are no retroactive rights for electricity subsidy claims.
•Individuals unable to register themselves can seek assistance at any of the 18 Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) districts during working days from 07:30 to 15:30.

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State Welfare Registration Project 2026(โครงการลงทะเบียนเพื่อสวัสดิการแห่งรัฐ 2569)

A government project that determines eligible persons for welfare benefits, including electricity subsidies.

Metropolitan Electricity Authority(การไฟฟ้านครหลวง)ℹ️

The electricity provider for Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan responsible for subsidy registration in those areas.

Provincial Electricity Authority(การไฟฟ้าส่วนภูมิภาค)ℹ️

The electricity provider that allows eligible persons to register for subsidies online or at its offices.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

One of the areas served by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.

Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️

One of the areas served by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

One of the areas served by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority.