Energy Minister Eknath Promphan revealed that the government is currently negotiating with relevant agencies to restructure electricity rates and is preparing to terminate contracts with private power producers in renewable energy projects operating under the Additional Price Purchase (Adder) scheme. Currently, over 4,000 megawatts of capacity are covered under automatic contract renewals at rates of approximately 3-5 baht per unit, representing about 10% of total generating capacity and imposing around 20 satang per unit on the automatic fuel adjustment charge (FT). Successful negotiations could reduce electricity costs by approximately 10 satang per unit.

If negotiations fail to reduce rates to appropriate levels—such as solar power not exceeding 2.20 baht per unit and biomass fuel at fair prices—the government is prepared to propose the new rate structure to the cabinet and the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) on April 29, 2025. The current stepped tariff structure, similar to progressive taxation, charges less for lower consumption and more for higher consumption, though the differences between tiers remain unclear.

The new electricity rate restructuring will affect 23.2 million households, with implementation beginning in June 2025. The structure includes: customers using up to 200 units (covering 23.2 million households) will pay no more than 3 baht per unit; customers using 200-400 units (4.6 million households) will pay 3.95 baht per unit; and customers using over 401 units (3.2 million households) are awaiting new rates and are encouraged to install solar panels.

For customers exceeding 400 units, the rate will increase by approximately 1 baht to over 5 baht per unit, up from the current 4.50 baht. The government recommends that households using 480-500 units or more install rooftop solar panels to generate their own electricity, with government support through low-interest loans. Installing a 1-kilowatt solar system generates 100-150 units of electricity monthly.

The Government Housing Bank (GHB) announced on April 27, 2025, that it successfully disbursed 50.124 billion baht in new loans during the first quarter of 2025, representing a 5.72% increase compared to the same period last year. The bank continues to drive economic stimulus through the real estate sector while supporting the government's energy-saving credit initiatives.

Managing Director Mathutthana Ampornpisit revealed that despite headwinds from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting energy prices and household debt concerns impacting property purchase decisions, GHB remains committed to its mission as a state financial institution enabling Thai citizens to achieve homeownership.

Non-performing loans (NPL) totaled 103.885 billion baht, representing 5.46% of total outstanding credit—a 0.31% improvement from the previous year's 5.77%. The bank's quality debt management resulted in total outstanding credit of 1.9 trillion baht (up 0.52%), total assets of 2.057 trillion baht (up 2.39%), and total deposits of 1.805 trillion baht (up 2.54%). The bank maintains a strong capital adequacy ratio (BIS Ratio) of 15.50%, well above the minimum requirement of 8.50%.

GHB has allocated 20 billion baht to assist economically affected customers, offering 0% interest rates for the first three months under the DC4 support scheme. The bank is introducing solar roof-linked loans at 1% interest and expanding its GHB Easy Loan product with complete digital approval processing throughout 2025, targeting disadvantaged and middle-income groups, particularly those with incomes below 3 million baht.

Lao Lottery Today: April 27, 2569 Drawing Results - Latest Pattana Lottery Winning Numbers

Complete results from the Lao government lottery drawing, officially known as the Pattana Lottery, administered under supervision of the Lao Ministry of Finance for the latest drawing on April 27, 2569. All prize results are as follows:

Six-digit prize: XXXXXX Five-digit prize: XXXXX Last four digits: XXXX Last three digits: XXX Last two digits: XX Pattana 5/45 Lottery Results for April 27, 2569

For the Pattana 5/45 lottery drawing, the winning numbers drawn are: XX, XX, XX, XX, XX

Lao Lottery Prize Rates and Reward Calculation Methods

When checking the Lao lottery, players can calculate their winnings based on their purchase amount (in kip) as follows:

Four digits: Prize payout of 6,000 times (for example, purchasing 1,000 kip wins 6,000,000 kip) Three digits: Prize payout of 500 times (for example, purchasing 1,000 kip wins 500,000 kip) Two digits: Prize payout of 60 times (for example, purchasing 1,000 kip wins 60,000 kip)

Understanding the Lao Lottery or "Pattana Lottery" - What Is It? What Time Is the Drawing?

The Lao Lottery, officially called the Pattana Lottery, is operated by the Pattana Lottery State Enterprise under the supervision of the Lao Ministry of Finance. It is the legally authorized government lottery of Laos.

Lao Lottery Schedule and Viewing Channels

Drawing Days: Monday through Friday, while the Pattana 5/45 lottery draws on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: Live broadcast begins at 8:00 PM Thai time Viewing Channels: Lao National Radio and Lao National Television Channel 1 (LNTV)

How to Check the Lao Lottery - Six Digits, Last Four Digits, Dream Book Numbers, and Animal Names

The Lao lottery drawing system begins with a single six-digit prize draw, which can be separated into multiple prize categories depending on regional preferences. The most popular method uses the last four digits primarily. Additionally, there are dream book lottery drawings (4/40) and animal name numbers, which are unique features of gambling in Laos.

Lao Lottery Today: April 23, 2569 Drawing Results - Latest Numbers Lao Lottery Today: April 24, 2569 Drawing Results - Latest Numbers

At 2 p.m. on April 27, 2025, at Parliament, Grueai Paisananantkul, Ang Thong representative and Phumijai Thai Party member serving as chairman of the coalition coordinating committee in the House of Representatives, commented on the Pheu Thai Party's plan to establish a shadow cabinet to scrutinize government operations. He stated this is the opposition's right and represents a positive development, as the opposition would have direct responsibility for monitoring various government initiatives. He emphasized that the government will consider the substance of the shadow cabinet's work and believes the government welcomes input from the opposition, particularly if presented constructively. Any recommendations that can be incorporated into government policy would be appreciated by both the Prime Minister and cabinet members. When asked his assessment of the shadow cabinet's performance, given the Democratic Party's previously active shadow cabinet, Grueai said he prefers to observe its work first before offering further comment. He noted that ultimately, citizens benefit from having a shadow cabinet, which adds another layer of oversight scrutiny.

Thai football fans get ready for a historic moment as two Manchester United and Liverpool legends, Andy Cole and Robbie Fowler, will appear together in Thailand for the first time. JAS (Jasmine International Public Company Limited), the official rights holder for the English Premier League and Emirates FA Cup, partnered with Monomax, the primary platform for streaming Premier League and Emirates FA Cup matches over six seasons, is inviting Red Devils and Reds supporters to create an exclusive football experience in Thailand at the "MONOMAX WATCH PARTY: RED MATCH" featuring Manchester United versus Liverpool on Sunday, May 3, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM at Mono Studio. The event will bring together two world-class strikers, Andy Cole (1999 triple champion hero of Manchester United) and Robbie Fowler (the legendary Anfield striker known as "God of Anfield"), who will interact closely with fans, share their experiences from the red rivalry, and cheer on the match together. The broadcast will feature commentators "Games-Supawut Sukkhwan" and "Frog-Kittikorn Udompon" providing live analysis and commentary, along with concerts from famous artists F.HERO and THX. This is a rare opportunity to meet these two world-class legends, Andy Cole and Robbie Fowler, and experience an exclusive red match night for fans. Interested participants can register through the Peep Share application or follow Monomax Sort's Facebook page for more details. The event takes place on Sunday, May 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM onwards at Mono Studio.

Following an incident on April 27, 2025, influencer Bird Wan Waang posted a Songkran prank video filmed at Phra Prathom in which she allegedly used crocodile-branded eye irritant instead of powder on celebrants—a potentially dangerous act. Bird later clarified that the content was merely a video gimmick using flour powder, even consuming some on camera to demonstrate. However, a new claim from a victim accounts that they were exposed to an irritating substance that caused severe eye discomfort, initially suspecting it was latex adhesive due to the burning sensation, requiring them to immediately rinse their eyes. The victim indicated they are preparing to file a formal complaint against Bird Wan Waang.