Government fears April 5 power shortage

Energy Minister: Power supply critical on April 5

Published: 20 Feb 2013 at 17.58
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The postponement of planned maintenance on the Myanmar Yanada gas pipeline has not eased concerns of a power shortage in early April, with the Yingluck government warning of the need to cut electricity use during this critical period.

Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisarn said after meeting with energy officials on Wednesday that Total, the French operator of the Yadana field, had agreed to delay maintenance work on the pipeline, scheduled from the morning of April 4 to April 5, until April 14 as requested by Thailand.

But he warned of a possible shortfall of electricity on April 5, especially in the afternoon when electricity consumption usually peaks to 26,300 megawatts.

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nitnoi
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Discussion 8 : 21 Feb 2013 at 00.148
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Short sleeves and open collar shirts should be the outfit for them, use fan(hand held) or electric. Ditch ac units, You don't need to show off. if your make up run off you know you have save the power.Photo show them outdoor. It would be like sauna if they wear Brook Brother suits.
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Discussion 7 : 20 Feb 2013 at 23.587
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Dont even joke about nuclear power in Thailand .
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Discussion 6 : 20 Feb 2013 at 22.366
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Peaks of 26,300 megawatts.........Several 1700 Megawatt nuclear power stations would relieve the load tremendously. They are just as cheap to run as a hydro power station.
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Discussion 5 : 20 Feb 2013 at 22.325
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'Cabinet ministers, including Prime Minster Yingluck Shinawatra, set an example by taking off their suit jackets at a meeting at Government House.’

Actually, many of your ‘grass roots’ constituents probably don’t even own or need a jacket, so are probably oblivious to this symbolic gesture. Just saying.
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dao
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Discussion 4 : 20 Feb 2013 at 21.174
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What are we doing about making energy for ourselves or is that too complicated .Alternative energy hasnt even been tried .Last time I checked we a lot of sun light .
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Discussion 3 : 20 Feb 2013 at 20.533
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Good news, it means I should turn my air con DOWN to 25C when I run it at night to sleep. That will be a refreshing change from my normal 28C. Thanks.
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Discussion 2 : 20 Feb 2013 at 20.502
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'Cabinet ministers, including Prime Minster Yingluck Shinawatra, set an example by taking off their suit jackets at a meeting at Government House.'

Wow. Now that's leadership.
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Discussion 1 : 20 Feb 2013 at 19.291
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Just what is the temperature in a normal Rice Field? My guess is that it is far far above 25 degrees C. PT leaders show yer stuff, if you actually have anything to show. Turn off the air con, open the windows to let in all the filthy air and live like your followers.
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