MEA warns against illegal electricity theft and cable cutting, highlighting severe penalties and life-threatening risks.
MEA issued a public warning against illegal power cable cutting and unauthorized electricity usage, emphasizing severe legal penalties and life-threatening dangers.
This initiative aims to protect public safety and the integrity of the electricity grid, deterring criminal activities that cause widespread damage and financial loss.
Fast Facts
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Issuing authority: MEA (Metropolitan Electricity Authority)
·Illegal activities warned against: Power cable cutting, illegal electricity use (meter tampering)
·Risks highlighted: Electrocution, serious injury, death, short circuits, fires
·Legal penalties: Imprisonment, fines, civil compensation for property damage
·Reporting channels: Line: MEA Connect (@MEAthailand), MEA Call Center Online 1130
