PEA is accelerating repairs to its electricity system in Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, following damage from a recent storm.
The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is actively working to restore power to several areas in Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai, after heavy rain and strong winds on June 9, 2026, caused significant damage to the distribution network.
These rapid repair efforts are crucial to minimize disruption and ensure the swift return of electricity to affected communities, highlighting the challenges of maintaining infrastructure in adverse weather conditions.
Fast Facts
·Incident date: June 9, 2026
·Location: Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
·Cause of damage: Heavy rain, strong winds, landslides, fallen trees
·Damaged infrastructure: Electricity distribution system, 5 broken poles, multiple sections of broken wires, damaged pole-top equipment
·Affected areas: Ban Buak Toei, Ban Buak Chan, Mon Jam, Ban Nong Hoi, Saluang Nai, Ban Pang Lung, Ban Mae Khi, Ban Muang Kham
·Restoration progress: Some areas restored by 3 PM, others expected by 5 PM and 8 PM on June 10, 2026
·Challenging repairs: One area (Ban Buak Toei/Ban Pang Lung) requires repair by June 11, 2026, due to difficult terrain
·Contact: PEA Contact Center 1129 for reporting abnormalities
