Answered2 years ago
How long after the due date for electric bills in Bangkok do they cut off the power?
The electric bill in a condo in Bangkok , how long after the due date do they come and actually shut off the power?
Answer summary
The grace period for electric bill payments in Bangkok can vary. Some commenters cited experiences where disconnection could happen after about 6 weeks post-due date, while others mentioned that there are options to request an extension of 7-14 days by contacting customer service. It's also noted that disconnections may no longer be done in person, but rather remotely, giving some leeway before the power is actually cut off.
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John ********
My bill last month was 7,970 baht. Private house with six aircons, but one room not used and the other aircons only used when required. Also two 65" TVs one 50", four refrigerators and dozens of lights on in the evening. Thai style, the lights on everywhere. Also three washing machines, internet and lighting for chicken breeding.
Christopher ********
OP@John *******
I’m in Tiny box lolJohn ********
@Christopher *******
The place I've had built over the years is like a ranch style. Single storey buildings everywhere. 😂 😂 😂.
Osama ************
My Bill doubled last month due to excessive heat. Fridge & air-conditioning compressors worked harder, nearly non-stop to provide the same level of temperature in March or February.
Christopher ********
OP@Osama ***********
ok. This isn’t my question tho it’s how long until they cut the power but I got some answers thank youPhil ******
@Osama ***********
plus the baht per unit went up too.
Declan **********
Something wrong with the meter. Had a similar issue when I lived in SaKaeo, they came and replaced the meter and it didn't happen again. Don't wait, talk to them now
Christopher ********
OP@Declan *********
I agree.
Brenda **********
I've experienced a similar situation where my bill was 7000, I was so shocked. I paid, but informed my landlord who asked them to come and check the meter. After much debate they installed a new meter and never again was my bill more than 3000.
Christopher ********
OP@Brenda *********
I think that’s going to be my experience.
Vera **************
You can call them and ask for extension , customer service speaks good English . Can get 7-14 days extension. They no longer come out to cut off but done remotely by computer so it could be 3 days late or 5. Best to call and ask for extension
Graham ******
Where is your meter BTW? If it's not in your Condo could someone else's supply have been connected to your meter following one of these service periods?
Christopher ********
OP@Graham *****
it’s in the hallway. The bldg shut down the power for emergent repair twice during this period…
J ******************
Ask neighbours if they have also received higher bills then your theory could have some back up evidence
Christopher ********
OP@J *****************
I can probably just check the bills in the mail room I did not think of that.Graham ******
Pay them 3300B and request a meter check
Christopher ********
OP@Graham *****
not a bad idea.
Lee ***********
@Christopher *******
a good idea, refusal to pay anything is a big no, paying what you feel you used based upon history is another, debate the rest with them afterwards.Christopher ********
OP@Lee **********
actually I have gotten my deposits back in Thailand, but a lot of other people don’t it’s kind of a thing that I’ve seen in the Expat form where people say don’t expect to get it backI don’t think I’ll get it back this time because the owner didn’t make a valid contract but since he didn’t care about that, I don’t think he’s gonna care about returning my money, especially since I have to leave on the 28th and since the bill is not in my name and he’s not gonna return my money he can pay for it because he didn’t pay to clean the air conditioning. He didn’t fix the door knob when I came in here. He didn’t fix this. He didn’t fix that like seriously dude, this is place is not heaven
Lee ***********
@Christopher *******
so you never get a deposit back in Thailand, but sometimes you have! Never means never.I've just read your other rants, because I'm a bit bored.
You sound like a right basket case.
Have fun
Christopher ********
OP@Lee **********
and since he’s most likely going to keep my deposit anyways it’s better that I spend it and then he takes it out of it because that’s probably the only way that I’ll get it back because you never get a deposit back in Thailand everybody should know that part, although in some circumstances I haveChristopher ********
OP@Lee **********
the thing is that I’m moving out of the condo near the end of the month and that’s not really anybody’s business but I guess it’s like I can’t just ask a question and get a straight answer because it was a straight question, how long is the grace period usually, and the answer isn’t to ask me a bunch of questions about my life situation in my life story really because it doesn’t matterSo what I wanna know is am I gonna spend two days without air conditioning? Do I need to leave two days earlier, but that’s not something I really need to explain to a bunch of people, that’s between bee and the person that I rented this from quite honestly because it’s their account. It’s not even my account .
Sometimes when people ask question, they just want an answer they don’t want like all these euphemisms about the electricity being hotter this month and how many air conditioning that you use and all this like that doesn’t like answer the question it just doesn’t and it’s not the point
So I wanna know if they’re gonna shut off so that I can tell the person who supposed to be managing this that barely manages it that they need to pay the power bill bill or it’s gonna get shut off
James *********
@Christopher *******
it was a hotter month than previous, so operating on the same settings, your AC would work harder and require more electricity.James *********
@Christopher *******
I'm with you on that oneChristopher ********
OP@James ********
even the building said it was not normal
Robert *****
Chris, do you receive the bill directly from the electric company or from the main office of the Condo manager? 7000 baht is excessive. Definitely something wrong. Our Rent on our condo is 9,000 baht….
Robert *****
So chatting with my Thai wife tonight. She’s at our condo in Bangkok. I’am in Southern California for some business. She said it’s been record hot and our electric bill is 1250 baht last month. Yeah something’s up with the extremely high bill Chris.
Christopher ********
OP@Robert ****
it’s directly from the electric company. But the building did some emergency electrical work two times and shut off the power during the spilling cycle and all of a sudden it doubled and my usage has not changed I asked because I wanna know how much time I have to fight it basically because I’ve read that people have had that happen and it gets adjusted but it takes some time.
John **********
@Christopher *******
maybe your paying for the work that was done.John **********
@Christopher *******
hmm ok.Christopher ********
OP@John *********
there’s no charges for the work done to the bldg on the billJohn **********
@Chris******
for the work that was done. Not the leakage.Christopher ********
OP@John *********
in electrical leakage ? Possible
John **********
Tomorrow 🤪😀🙏
Christopher ********
OP@John *********
why do people do this ? If you don’t know why post this ?John **********
@Christopher *******
bc it’s pretty simple. Call them
Doice ******
Christopher ********
OP@Euan *******
me either.Christopher ********
OP@John *********
so I can call them and say if I don’t pay you when are you gonna shut off my electricity?Pretty sure somebody in the group has had that happened before for nonpayment and that was the question
Euan ********
@John *********
I didn't realise they had an English speaking option.
Michael ********
About 6 weeks in our place
Christopher ********
OPThe due date is listed as 13th-23rd and is double last month so I need to speak to them about it is why I went to know how long I have until they physically cut it off.
Braulio *********
@Christopher *******
Pay the billChristopher ********
OP@Braulio ********
the bill is not my account.Christopher ********
OP
Bill *********
@Yorgos *************
stupid answer from a stupid person. This is the second time I have seen you make a stupid comment on someone's post. You need to be banned.
Yorgos **************
@Bill ********
, your ability to recognise stupid comments is fantastic.. You must have a PhD in this science!Bill *********
@Yorgos *************
yes, I have! And to prove it, you replied to the wrong comment but used my name 🤣😂Christopher ********
OP@Yorgos *************
no. Bc I think there’s electrical leakage from the repairs.Yorgos **************
@Christopher *******
, Ok.. goodnight and good luckPhil ******
@Christopher *******
ok so is the problem high electricity bills? Oh btw last month (April) was the hottest ever in 157 years of record keeping. Using the aircon/s all day?Christopher ********
OP@Phil *****
the bill is double of last months and I used the same amount of power. The bldg had electrical work done twice to fix a “problem “ where they had to shut it down so I suspect it is not correct. It’s 7,000 baht it was 3,300 last month. It’s a 47 sq meter condo. Nothing has change in my use of power.
Peter *******
@Christopher *******
Of course shouldn't be that high but could be, what rate per unit you paying? maybe problem with AC, fridge etc. If it's your condo block issue others will also have issueChristopher ********
OP@Peter ******
7000 for a condo ? It’s price of a house thoPeter *******
@Christopher *******
Bill will go up if it's hotter outside, even if same settings inside
John *****
@Christopher *******
in a house in pattaya they came around 3 weeks after the initial bill when we forgot to pay. Luckily we was home so I paid and it wasn't shut offChristopher ********
OP@Phil *****
thank you. it is appreciated.Phil ******
@Christopher *******
oh ok usually 1 more billing cycle in Bangkok. May be different in other areasChristopher ********
OP@Phil *****
I’m not having the electricity shut off. I’m asking if you don’t pay the bill when do they shut it off? I don’t think you’re understanding the question.Phil ******
@Christopher *******
gave you that answer .You call and ask them to do final read they do that and turn off 2-3 days. Call them
Christopher ********
OP@Phil *****
I am asking a simple question, how long after the due date do they come and physically shut off the power do you know or not? I’m asking because I’m going to be the proposed due date and I’m not paying this bill
The setting has been the same for the last two months, but the bill is double and almost more than a house
Phil ******
@Christopher *******
last month is march. Did you ask what the problem was?Do you run you aircon/s cold and if so what temperature?
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running time?Oh if you wish to call them and ask it to be shut-off then they do a meter read in 2-3 days. You can also ask for the meter to be tested too
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