Bangkok, Aug. 4 – MEA informs about the procedure for waiving the electricity cut-off at patients' homes that use electricity to run medical equipment for medical treatment. (bedridden patients)

Mr. Komkrit Sakrik, Director of Corporate Communications Department, MEA or Metropolitan Electricity Authority, revealed that according to the announcement of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on the standard of electricity service contracts B.E. Electricity cannot stop supplying electricity in the event that the electricity user or a power user with a person in charge Or there are patients who need electricity to walk medical equipment for medical treatment. Failure to do so would be dangerous to life, body or health.

MEA as a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Interior Take care of the electricity distribution system in the area of Bangkok, Nonthaburi. and Samut Prakan Aware of being a stable, reliable electricity supplier and concerned about society and the environment. Propelling energy for urban lifestyles ready to respond to government policies in the exemption of the interruption of electricity supply in the event that the electricity user or a power user with a person in charge Or there are patients who need electricity to walk medical equipment for medical treatment. The MEA has implemented such policy in accordance with the announcement of the ERC. come continuously By extending the total overdue period of electricity payments to no more than 3 months, extending the time for the electricity meter (meter) to be removed or the cable disconnected. or electricity users who have a person under their care Or there are patients who need electricity to run medical equipment (such as ventilators. Suction device, etc.) for medical treatment You can register to receive the right at the Metropolitan Electricity Authority in every district. By bringing evidence documents showing the place where electricity is used (such as electricity bills) power purchase agreement or a copy of the house registration of the place where electricity is used), a copy of the identity card of the person requesting electricity or the patient (if any), a medical certificate from a hospital that is not older than 1 month in case of authorization Must have proof of identity of the attorney and the authorized person In the case of those who have received the right must use electricity continuously for a long time Submit a registration to maintain the right to be exempted from electricity interruption within 1-31 January of every year. work If the payment is overdue for more than 3 months or other actions that are guilty of using electricity or inconsistent with the regulations on the use of electricity, the MEA will stop distributing electricity. or revoke such right for electricity consumers There will be a notification letter to be informed in advance.

However, if the public sees the MEA's electrical wires or electrical equipment damaged or in an unsafe condition, MEA officers can be notified in every district or via MEA's social media channels, including Facebook: Metropolitan Electricity Authority MEA, Line: MEA Connect, Twitter: @mea_news, and introducing MEA Smart Life Application, a single app that covers everything. electricity Free download via App Store and Play Store only .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency