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Find out how to get utilities connected in your rented accommodation...
In Thailand, most apartment rentals will cover main services. Utilities such as electricity and water will be measured in terms of unit usage and added onto the monthly rent. It is a good idea to know what the landlord's policy is prior to moving in. Have each utility outlined with its price in the rental agreement as unit costs can be higher than the rates charged by the utility companies.
Those renting a house and not an apartment will be able to have the utilities placed in their name. This can be done by providing the utility company with a lease agreement and a proof of ownership document that should be provided by the landlord.
Most utility bills can be paid directly from the tenant's bank account. Utility bills can also be paid at the local 7-11 shop.
Electricity
In
Bangkok the Metropolitan
Electricity Authority (MEA) is the
distributor, while the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)
sells electricity in the rest of Thailand.
If
the landlord is not arranging electricity, contact the local government office
in the region responsible for electricity to connect or disconnect power to a
home. At least one week's notice is required.
Gas
There
is no mains gas in Thailand. LPG (Propane) is used mainly for cooking and is
provided in different sized cylinders that are widely available. If the rented
property has appliances that operate on gas (stove), the tenant can have a gas
cylinder delivered to their house or apartment and connected to the stove.
Water
Usually
this is arranged through the landlord and included in the monthly rental. Where
it is the tenant's responsibility it is necessary to telephone or visit one of
the branch offices of the appropriate water authority. At least one week's
notice is required for connection or disconnection.
- Metropolitan
Waterworks Authority of Thailand (MWA) (in Bangkok,
Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan)
Tel: 1125
- Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA)
(outside Bangkok)
Tel: 1567
Telephone
It is
normally easier for the landlord to arrange a telephone connection. However, if
the tenant is responsible for doing this they should visit the telephone
company office with proof of ID and residence. The telephone company will also
want to see a letter from the landlord and a copy of their house registration
book (Tabien Baan).
- TOT
Tel: 1177 - CAT Telecom
Tel: 1322 - True
- Tel: 1242