outlines 1 introduction and objectives of dsm program in thailand 2 mitigation technologies implemented under the 3 institutional arrangement 4 implementation strategies 5 financial 6 achievements 7 conclusions final remarks to cope with very high growth electricity demand ie 13 aagr during second half eighties first nineties thai government decided launch side management country 1991 egat came up a master plan obtained s approval for programs 1992 which was formally launched on september 20 1993 four educate encourage through incentives inform consumers about energy conservation stimulate manufacturers importers produce or import saving efficient appliances equipment support pursue efficiency load build sufficient capability sector related private deliver cost effective services throughout economy residential fluorescent thin tube low watt fixtures loss ballasts compact lamps refrigerators