Metropolitan Electricity AuthorityNews · 2026-01-15 00:00

MEA and NBTC discuss collaboration for telecom cable management and undergrounding in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) held a meeting to integrate data and coordinate efforts for managing and undergrounding communication cables in MEA's service areas.

This collaboration aims to improve urban aesthetics, enhance public safety, and support the development of smart cities by ensuring efficient electricity and communication services.

Fast Facts

·Meeting date: January 15, 2026
·Participating organizations: Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)
·Key initiative: Communication cable management and undergrounding
·Target areas: Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan
·Key focus: Data integration, infrastructure sharing (Single Last Mile)
·Goal: Improve urban aesthetics, public safety, support Smart City development
·Plan: Joint operational plan for 2026

Grid

Digitalization

Power Generation

People Mentioned

Dichawat Chan-ee

Governor at Metropolitan Electricity Authority

Rachen Anwet

Assistant Governor at Metropolitan Electricity Authority

Saran Boonyapaisarnpong

Chairman at National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

Somphob Purivikrai-pong

Commissioner at National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

Trairat Wiriyasirikul

Acting Secretary-General at National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission

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MEA and NBTC discuss collaboration for telecom cable management and undergrounding in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.