Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for work-from-home and energy-saving measures as global oil supply disruptions threaten prolonged impact.
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urged the public and private sectors to conserve energy by adopting work-from-home and work-from-anywhere practices.
In a Facebook post, Anutin stated that the Cabinet had previously approved measures including WFH arrangements for civil servants alongside other energy-saving initiatives.
He emphasised the need for all government agencies to strictly implement these approved measures.
The Prime Minister also called for public and private sector cooperation in conserving energy through similar methods like reducing private vehicle use and turning to public transport.
Anutin warned that the gap between global oil supply and demand, particularly from West Asia, could widen and lead to prolonged disruptions.
He noted that Thailand maintains relatively high oil reserves but remains vulnerable due to heavy reliance on imports.
“We cannot afford complacency or continue managing the situation in the same way as before,” Anutin said.
He added that the government would seek effective measures to manage domestic oil supply and minimise public impact.
Anutin assured that the government would do everything within its capacity to mitigate the impact on citizens.
“I firmly believe that every crisis brings opportunities, and that we can create new opportunities to offset what may be lost during this difficult period,” he stated.
He expressed confidence that with unity and cooperation, Thailand would overcome the challenge as it has in the past.
A check at a Bangchak Corporation petrol station showed Gasohol 95 priced at 43.95 baht (RM5.45) per litre.
Gasohol 91 was priced at 43.58 baht (RM5.41) per litre at the same station.
Diesel B7 was recorded at 50.54 baht (RM6.27) per litre.