Thailand forces most civil servants to work from home March 10, 2026, to save energy amid shrinking fuel reserves and rising global prices.

Thailand has mandated most civil servants to work from home starting March 10, 2026, as an emergency measure to reduce energy use amid a growing shortage. The government is also requiring officials to use stairs, set air conditioners to 26–27°C, and wear short-sleeved clothing. These steps aim to conserve fuel, with the country holding only about two months of oil reserves. Thailand has halted non-essential energy exports and is seeking additional liquefied natural gas from the U.S., Australia, and South Africa. If the crisis worsens, mandatory actions like dimming signs or closing gas stations by 10 p.m. may be imposed. Similar energy-saving efforts are underway in Vietnam and the Philippines.