Thai households have unknowingly been footing the bill for public lighting expenses – including streetlights and highway illumination – for nearly four decades. This practice results in approximately 20 billion Baht annually being absorbed into residential electricity bills, despite these costs being the responsibility of government agencies. The arrangement began years ago and has continued without public awareness. This effectively means citizens are subsidizing government spending on public infrastructure lighting. The Thai Enquirer reports this long-standing financial burden on households. No details were provided regarding how or when this practice will be addressed.