ERC Presses MEA for Explanation on Widespread Power Outage in Bangkok

ERC presses MEA for explanation on widespread power outage in Bangkok

ERC urges MEA to explain cause of Bangkok blackout as residents demand answers, compensation for outage affecting key economic zones and services. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has called on the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to clarify the cause of a major power outage that affected wide areas of Bangkok late on August 5. The blackout occurred around 10:12 PM, impacting neighborhoods including Sapha…

Bangkok Blackout: MEA Blames Technical Glitch, Not Cyber Threat

Photo via Facebook/ Elfza Suriya A widespread blackout hit several areas of Bangkok last night, sparking concern and speculation among residents. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) confirmed today that the outage, which left parts of the city in the dark, was caused by an internal technical issue, dismissing fears of cyber threats or terrorism. Residents in Saphan Khwai, Dusit, Phaya Thai, Phahonyothin, and Rama VI experienced …

MEA denies cyber threats or terrorism after Bangkok power outage

MEA denies cyber threats or terrorism after Bangkok power outageLegacyThe Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) confirmed that the widespread power outage across several parts of Bangkok last night, August 5, was caused by an internal technical issue, and not related to cyber threats or terrorism. Residents in Saphan Khwai, Dusit, Phaya Thai, Phahonyothin, and Rama VI took to social media around 10pm to report the blackout, complaining that t…