PEANews · 2026-02-04 00:00

PEA prepares its electricity systems nationwide to support the upcoming general election and referendum.

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) convened a meeting to ensure the readiness of its electricity systems across 74 provinces for the upcoming general election and referendum. The authority will provide stable power supply to polling stations and coordination centers, deploying backup generators for emergencies.

This proactive measure aims to guarantee a smooth and transparent election process, reinforcing public confidence in the stability of essential services during critical national events.

Fast Facts

·Meeting date: February 4, 2026
·Event supported: General election and referendum
·Election/Referendum date: February 8, 2026 (08:00 - 17:00)
·Coverage: 74 provincial ECT coordination centers, 306 district vote counting centers, 794 sub-district vote counting centers
·Total locations covered: 1,174
·Backup generators prepared: 1,115 units
·Total backup power capacity: 100.55 MW
·Key directive: Avoid maintenance work on election day
·Key directive: Ensure sufficient personnel and equipment readiness

Power Generation

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People Mentioned

Mongkol Treekitchanon

Governor at Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA)

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PEA prepares its electricity systems nationwide to support the upcoming general election and referendum.