Thailand’s Electricity Use Drops 5.5% in First Half of 2025, EPPO Reports
Full-year demand projected to fall 4.6% amid cooler weather and less industrial consumption, energy mix shifts away from coal and gas
Thailand’s electricity consumption fell by 5.5% year on year in the first half of 2025, according to the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO).
The decline was driven primarily by reduced demand from industry and lighter use in households and businesses.
EPPO forecasts that electricity consumption for the whole of 2025 will decrease by about 4.6%, citing cooler-than-expected weather due to the La Niña phenomenon and unusually high demand in 2024 fueled by extreme heat.
The usage of primary energy sources also declined by 2.5% compared to the same period last year, largely from reduced coal and natural gas.
Meanwhile, demand increased for petroleum, imported electricity, and hydropower; petrol usage rose by 1.6%, jet fuel surged by 10.9%, reflecting rising tourist numbers.
Overall energy demand (across all sources) is expected to drop by roughly 1.6% this year, according to EPPO projections.
Even as demand shifts in some sectors, the trend towards reduced reliance on fossil fuels and coal is evident, aligned with broader climate goals and energy transition efforts.
The decline was driven primarily by reduced demand from industry and lighter use in households and businesses.
EPPO forecasts that electricity consumption for the whole of 2025 will decrease by about 4.6%, citing cooler-than-expected weather due to the La Niña phenomenon and unusually high demand in 2024 fueled by extreme heat.
The usage of primary energy sources also declined by 2.5% compared to the same period last year, largely from reduced coal and natural gas.
Meanwhile, demand increased for petroleum, imported electricity, and hydropower; petrol usage rose by 1.6%, jet fuel surged by 10.9%, reflecting rising tourist numbers.
Overall energy demand (across all sources) is expected to drop by roughly 1.6% this year, according to EPPO projections.
Even as demand shifts in some sectors, the trend towards reduced reliance on fossil fuels and coal is evident, aligned with broader climate goals and energy transition efforts.
