• Energy-saving measures prompt changes in work and movement

Thailand has rolled out a set of initiatives to cut energy consumption, including requiring government employees to work from home and use stairs instead of elevators, as regional tensions disrupt oil supplies.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the measures also include suspending overseas travel, setting air conditioners to 26–27°C, wearing short-sleeved shirts without ties, and turning off nonessential electrical devices.

He added that the plan encourages reducing copier use and holding meetings online whenever possible.

Similar steps have been introduced in Bangladesh and Pakistan, including school closures and remote working arrangements, to help citizens cope with rising energy costs.