India, March 12 -- Thailand has introduced sweeping energy-saving measures across government institutions as rising global oil prices and geopolitical instability threaten the country's energy security, prompting authorities to curb fuel consumption and reduce electricity use throughout the public sector.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered government agencies and state enterprises to begin implementing conservation policies immediately, including allowing civil servants to work from home when their duties do not require physical presence. The directive forms part of a broader strategy to limit fuel demand and stabilize Thailand's energy system during a period of intense volatility in global oil markets.

The measures come as ene...