Metropolitan Electricity AuthorityNews · 2026-04-29 00:00

MEA and partners launched a project to remove unused communication cables on Lat Phrao Road, paving the way for underground power lines.

MEA, in collaboration with various agencies, initiated the second phase of removing unused communication cables along 8.4 kilometers of Lat Phrao Road to facilitate the ongoing undergrounding of power and communication lines.

This strategic effort aims to enhance public safety, improve the urban landscape, and bolster the stability and reliability of the electricity system in a key business and residential area of Bangkok.

Fast Facts

·Project: Removal of unused communication cables
·Location: Lat Phrao Road, Section 2 (Ratchadaphisek to Pradit Manutham)
·Distance: 8.4 kilometers (both sides)
·Lead agency: MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)
·Purpose: Prepare for underground power and communication lines
·Current underground progress: 105.3 kilometers completed
·2026 target: Additional 39.9 kilometers
·Overall target: 317.3 kilometers by 2032

Power Generation

Grid

Digitalization

People Mentioned

Mr. Rachen Unwech

Deputy Governor at MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)

Mr. Tinkorn Nathonglai

Assistant President at National Telecommunications Public Company Limited

Dr. Pathompong Srinual

Director of Academic and Telecommunication Resource Management Office at NBTC (National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission)

Ms. Bussaya Kunakornsawat

Office of the Consumer Council

Source

MEA and partners launched a project to remove unused communication cables on Lat Phrao Road, paving the way for underground power lines.