BANGKOK, March 10, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Thailand and Vietnam encouraged public employees on Tuesday to work from home and take up other energy-saving measures as the Middle East war disrupted oil supplies and sent fuel prices swinging. Thai authorities said government workers should shift to remote work where possible and asked that government offices set their air conditioners to 26C to conserve energy. Thailand said last week it had secured two months' worth of oil supplies but was suspending exports to conserve its holdings. Hanoi also recommended the public limit the use of personal vehicles, and instead opt for public transit, cycling or carpooling. Vietnam has so far avoided mass shortages, but state media reported that dozens of smaller petrol stations have either temporarily closed or shortened their operating hours due to dwindling supplies.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 10, 2026 09:19 UTC