New energy measures to drive down prices

Ministers prepare package of policies

- WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI

The government intends to reduce power prices to ease the cost of living and introduce energy measures for the country's targeted industries.

Speaking after an economic ministers' meeting yesterday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the talks had considered power-related measures under the Energy Ministry's “Quick Big Win” plan. The aim is to finalise guidelines and implement methods to lower the cost of living for citizens, generate income for local communities, and prepare energy readiness for targeted industries that plan to invest in Thailand.

Such energy measures will continue from the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme launched last week as part of the government's ongoing economic stimulus efforts, which have received significant public interest.