webfact Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Water bills to be automatically reduced by 3% By THE NATION The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA) announced on Monday that it would automatically reduce water bills by 3 per cent for all types of users in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakarn provinces for three months in a bid to lower the cost of living in this Covid-19 situation. “The campaign will start in May and continue through to July, during which users will see the ‘Covid-19 discount’ notification on their water bills,” the announcement said. “There is no need to register to get the discount, it will be automatically granted to all users.” The MWA has also organised a campaign to return water meter deposits to users who register on its website from May 1. The campaign is available for water users in other provinces as well, with Provincial Waterworks Authorities having opened registration to give water meter deposits back since April 15. For further information, contact the MWA call centre at 1152, or its official Line account @MWAthailand. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386449 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-04-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pmarlin Posted April 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2020 Those who live in condos or apartments will never see it because the building management controls the water bills. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matzzon Posted April 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2020 So, what about the rest of the country? You know, out there where the really poor lives! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 sweet. now i can afford to run that jacuzzi i was looking at buying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Matzzon said: So, what about the rest of the country? You know, out there where the really poor lives! Exactly. This is only the MWA, what about the PWA? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 What water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 39 minutes ago, marko kok prong said: What water? Oh. That will be reduced 97% to compensate for the lost income the 3% price reduction would cause. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MasterBaker Posted April 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 hours ago, pmarlin said: Those who live in condos or apartments will never see it because the building management controls the water bills. It is against the law to to "control" water and electrical bills, all bills should be paid directly to MWA or PWA 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, MasterBaker said: It is against the law to to "control" water and electrical bills, all bills should be paid directly to MWA or PWA There's no prostitution in Pattaya either according to the police. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted April 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 21, 2020 That is 3 baht for me. When I drop that much I never pick it up not worth the back pain. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasmus5150 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 YES! I will enjoy that extra ½ packet of MAMA instant noodles after this great news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stouricks Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, MasterBaker said: It is against the law to to "control" water and electrical bills, all bills should be paid directly to MWA or PWA Water should be about Bht 10 per unit according to PWA. My village charges me Bht 25! But 6 units a month, less 3% can be taken out of the beer money I've saved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, stouricks said: Water should be about Bht 10 per unit according to PWA. My village charges me Bht 25! But 6 units a month, less 3% can be taken out of the beer money I've saved! I see our PWA bill in Udon is charged at 10.2B per unit (Cu.M). I'm sure there are different rates depending on the type of installation and amount of water used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 wish they would do that for my electric bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 2 hours ago, kingstonkid said: wish they would do that for my electric bill they did it for me yesterday, it's written " souan lot " in thai, but not "covid 19 " ( 3 % ) ( Prachinburi province ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Gray Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 How can they reduce it when the taps are dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Aforek said: they did it for me yesterday, it's written " souan lot " in thai, but not "covid 19 " ( 3 % ) ( Prachinburi province ) That just means 'discount'. How can you be sure it was for Covid-19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 4 hours ago, kingstonkid said: wish they would do that for my electric bill I thought I read that MEA is providing free electricity next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, timendres said: I thought I read that MEA is providing free electricity next month. Only for those using 5 amp meters (not many in Bangkok use that size anymore). But there will be a 50% discount for those using larger meters for usage above 800 units per month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 How about extending the reduction to the entire country ? And in the run, make sure that unscrupoulous developpers who handle the water supply to their gated housing developpments, respect the discount and do not continue to fill their own pockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, bluesofa said: That just means 'discount'. How can you be sure it was for Covid-19? I have never said it was for covid , I just answered to timendress, but I am not surprised, I read on TV that there will be a 3% discount during 3 months for electricity ( don't rembember why , may be for covid but it's not writen on the bill ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 6 hours ago, kingstonkid said: wish they would do that for my electric bill then they lose too much money, I'm sorry for that. It's been a long time since you didn't have to pay for less than 300thb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell17au Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 6 hours ago, kingstonkid said: wish they would do that for my electric bill I've got an Electricity bill with a reading date of 16/04/20 here in my hand and it shows a 3% discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Gonna have some sleepless nights dreaming of what to do with 4.5 baht ? that will go along way to aleviating the pressure.........???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Just now, CharlieH said: Gonna have some sleepless nights dreaming of what to do with 4.5 baht ? that will go along way to aleviating the pressure.........???? Nearly 10bht for me ...... I'm quids in (OK so only 25p). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 9 hours ago, Matzzon said: So, what about the rest of the country? You know, out there where the really poor lives! Hmm i must tell the inbred retarded husband and wife that run our private water in the village, they will be overjoyed to hand back some cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Monday Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 10 hours ago, pmarlin said: Those who live in condos or apartments will never see it because the building management controls the water bills. My building charges me 30 baht per month for water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, Russell17au said: I've got an Electricity bill with a reading date of 16/04/20 here in my hand and it shows a 3% discount I have a bill with the same reading date ...820units ...107.31 is the 3% government discount. Still 3469.61thb ...never had one anywhere near that before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 13 hours ago, pmarlin said: Those who live in condos or apartments will never see it because the building management controls the water bills. Last time I rented a condo the water bill for a month was very small. 3 % would have made little difference. Now that was just me and an occasional guest so I am sure a couple or a family of course would be larger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCor Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 10 hours ago, kingstonkid said: wish they would do that for my electric bill Oh... that, as others here are hinting at, is being discussing down the hall in these thread topics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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