Thailand Orders Energy Conservation Measures for Civil Servants Amid Fuel Crisis

Amid an energy crisis linked to the Middle East conflict, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed civil servants to conserve energy by working from home, using stairs instead of elevators, and suspending overseas trips. The government urges setting air conditioning to 26-27°C and adopting lighter clothing. Thailand, with about 95 days of energy reserves, is seeking additional liquefied natural gas supplies from countries including the US, Australia, and South Africa while implementing measures to reduce electricity consumption nationwide.