Utilities & daily life
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How everyday services work and who to contact.
♻️Waste & recyclingSeparate food waste from general waste. The BMA's Greener Bangkok site has a guide to more than 144 types of waste and a free bulky-waste service. See Environment.
🚰WaterTap water in most of Bangkok is supplied by the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA), hotline 1125. mwa.co.th
⚡ElectricityElectricity is supplied by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), hotline 1130. Your landlord can help set up a meter and billing.
📶Internet & mobileSeveral providers offer fibre internet and mobile plans. You usually need your passport to buy a SIM card or sign a contract.
🌧️Drainage & floodsDrains and flood prevention are handled by the BMA Drainage and Sewerage Department. dds.bangkok.go.th
📣Report a problemBroken pavement, street lights, fallen trees or blocked drains — use Traffy Fondue.