UNTANGLING THE MESS
Between 1984-2020, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has plans for a series of projects to make overhead power cables go underground covering a distance of more than 1300 km
completed
Three projects have been completed covering a length of 35 km. along Silom, Pathumwan, Chitralada, Phahon Yothin and Phaya Thairoads and parts of Sukumvit.
under way
Eight projects covering 53.3 km are being undertaken:the rest of Sukhumuit; Pathumwan(additional) Chitralada(additional),and Phaya Thai(additonal) Nonsi,Rama lll, Ratchadaphisek-Asoke and Ratchadaphisek-Rama lX roads.
pending approval
The MEA is seeking to replace overhead with underground electricty lines spanning 201.6 km. inthis phase, which is in line with a policy to support Bangkok as an Aseanmetropolis.
The first project covering 127.3 km is about to be submitted to the cabinet for appreval and the other covering 14.3 km. is under review.
future plans
The MEA's power line replacement projects will cover 900 km.