A new higher power tariff is to be postponed following an intervention by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to curb rising living costs, says a source at the Energy Ministry. The higher tariff was due to be imposed between September and December this year, but now it will not be increased. The new rate, which had been authorised by the Energy Regulatory Commission, was initially scheduled to be announced on Monday, according to the source who requested anonymity. The new power tariff was earlier expected to rise to 4.72 baht per kilowatt hour, up from a rate of 4 baht between May and August. Th…

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