The Middle East conflict has driven up global oil prices, prompting many countries to implement urgent energy conservation measures to combat the oil shortage.

Especially in Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and others have announced Work From Home policies for government agencies and civil servants to reduce travel and conserve oil.

The ongoing conflict between Iran and its allies against the United States and Israel is expected to be prolonged, impacting countries worldwide both directly and indirectly, affecting industries, workers, and individuals.

Thailand is currently accelerating oil conservation measures by seeking alternative energy sources such as solar, hydro, wind, and coal, as well as exploring ways to purchase oil in advance from other countries to replace Middle Eastern oil.

However, some government and private sector organizations have already begun reducing travel, and most Thais are adapting by conserving oil, reducing travel, and working from home to save energy and reduce expenses. Because the prices of some consumer goods may increase:

Consumer goods, food, water, and beverages rely heavily on oil for transportation. Therefore, it is expected that if the conflict continues, transportation costs for various goods may rise soon due to increased production and transportation costs.

The best solution for Thai people is to buy and use these goods only as needed, reduce extravagance, and live a self-sufficient and sustainable life to overcome these obstacles this year and in the future.