Metropolitan Electricity AuthorityNews · 2026-02-25 00:00

MEA accelerates removal of utility poles and communication lines on Pracharat Sai 2 Road, Bangkok.

MEA's Governor and executives inspected the final phase of removing utility poles and communication lines on Pracharat Sai 2 Road, following the completion of underground cable installation.

This initiative aims to enhance urban aesthetics and safety in Bangkok, while also repurposing removed poles for social benefit in border areas.

Fast Facts

·Project: Underground cable system conversion
·Location: Pracharat Sai 2 Road, Bangkok
·Pracharat Sai 2 length: 1.4 kilometers
·Pracharat Sai 2 underground completion: Late 2025
·Pole removal completion target: February 26, 2026
·Total underground cables completed: 105.3 kilometers
·2026 additional target: 39.9 kilometers
·Overall target: 317.3 kilometers by 2032
·Reused poles destination: Thai-Cambodian border areas

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People Mentioned

Dichawat Chan-ee

Governor at MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)

Ronachai Rueangyut

Deputy Governor at MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)

Rachen Anwech

Deputy Governor at MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)

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MEA accelerates removal of utility poles and communication lines on Pracharat Sai 2 Road, Bangkok.