Thailand launches energy saving drive - Order: Officials not to use elevators and work from home
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered civil servants to save energy due to an energy shortage caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The measures include suspending overseas travel and using the stairs in buildings instead of elevators.
“The prime minister ordered that starting today, civil servants will work from home,” a government spokeswoman said, adding that exceptions would be made for officials who need to serve the public.
Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy has about 95 days of energy reserves remaining and has sought additional sources of liquefied natural gas from the United States, Australia and South Africa as it urgently tries to reduce demand.
Other government measures to save energy include setting air-conditioning temperatures at 26 to 27 degrees Celsius and wearing short-sleeved shirts instead of formal attire such as suits and ties.
According to the country’s Energy Regulatory Commission, nearly 68% of Thailand’s energy needs are met by natural gas. More than half of its liquefied natural gas comes from domestic production in the Gulf of Thailand, while 35% is imported, including 13% from neighboring Myanmar. Earlier this month, Thailand also banned energy exports to all countries except Laos and Myanmar.
Government officials have been ordered to reduce electricity use in offices by turning off lights and electrical appliances when not needed. The government will also ask the public to cooperate and encourage energy-saving measures, such as carpooling.
“If the situation escalates, the government may consider mandatory measures, including turning off advertising signs in shops, cinemas and businesses and closing gas stations at 10 p.m.,” the government said in a statement.
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