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        "id": 1602789,
        "msgid": "thai-civil-servants-required-to-work-from-home-to-save-energy-amid-oil-crisis-1773154424",
        "date": "2026-03-10 21:00:30",
        "title": "Thai civil servants required to work from home to save energy amid oil crisis",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Thailand has implemented mandatory energy-saving measures requiring civil servants to work from home and use stairs instead of lifts, amid disruptions to oil supplies caused by the Middle East conflict. The Thai government has also suspended overseas travel, set air conditioning to 26\u201327 degrees Celsius, and encouraged staff to wear short-sleeved shirts without ties. Similar measures have been adopted by Bangladesh and Pakistan as they grapple with rising energy costs, whilst tensions in the region threaten global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.",
        "content": "<p>Thailand has implemented a series of energy-saving measures requiring\ncivil servants to work from home (WFH) and use stairs instead of lifts\namid disruptions to oil supplies caused by conflict in the Middle\nEast.<\/p>\n<p>Acting Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the range of\nenergy-saving initiatives on Tuesday (10 March), according to reports\nfrom Bangkok Post.<\/p>\n<p>The measures include suspension of overseas travel, setting\nair-conditioning temperatures to 26\u201327 degrees Celsius, and wearing\nshort-sleeved shirts without ties.<\/p>\n<p>The government is also asking staff to switch off electrical\nequipment when not in use, reduce photocopier usage, and encourage\nonline meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Bangladesh and Pakistan have introduced similar measures, including\nschool closures and remote working arrangements, to reduce the impact of\nrising energy costs.<\/p>\n<p>Iran subsequently launched drone and missile attacks targeting\nIsrael, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf nations hosting US military\nfacilities.<\/p>\n<p>Iran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz since 1 March. This\nshipping route handles approximately 20 million barrels of oil per day\nand 20 per cent of the world\u2019s liquefied natural gas trade.<\/p>\n<p>US President Donald Trump warned on Monday (9 March) that any Iranian\nattempts to disrupt energy shipments would trigger a response \u201c20 times\nharder\u201d than previous US strikes.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/thai-civil-servants-required-to-work-from-home-to-save-energy-amid-oil-crisis-1773154424",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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