PEA accelerates power system restoration after a summer storm damaged over 80 poles in Lopburi Province, Thailand.
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is undertaking urgent repairs to its power grid in Lopburi Province following a severe summer storm that toppled more than 80 high-voltage power poles.
This rapid response demonstrates PEA's commitment to maintaining service reliability and minimizing disruption to its customers, especially in the face of natural disasters.
Fast Facts
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Incident date: May 10, 2026
·Location: Phu Kha sub-district, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province, Thailand
·Cause: Summer storm
·Damage: Over 80 high-voltage power poles broken
·Initial affected customers: Over 2,000 households
·Partial restoration target: By 11:00 PM, May 10, 2026 (for most areas)
·Remaining affected: Approximately 17 households in Moo 1, Ban Nong Kwian Hak
·Full restoration target for remaining: May 11, 2026
