PEANews · 2026-04-29 00:00

PEA accelerates electricity system recovery in Mae Sai District after a summer storm caused widespread damage.

PEA is rapidly restoring power in Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai, following extensive damage from a summer storm on April 27, 2026. The utility is mobilizing personnel and equipment to repair broken poles and lines.

The swift restoration efforts are crucial for public safety and to minimize disruption to residents and businesses in the affected area.

Fast Facts

·Affected area: Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand
·Date of storm: April 27, 2026
·Reporting date: April 29, 2026
·Damage: 8 broken poles, multiple leaning poles
·Damage: 39 poles with damaged insulators and equipment
·Damage: 6 critical broken power lines
·Response: PEA mobilizing staff, machinery, and equipment
·Contact for outages: 053-731927, 053-731714, 1129 PEA Contact Center

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PEA accelerates electricity system recovery in Mae Sai District after a summer storm caused widespread damage.