>BANGKOK, THAILAND - The government is looking to have civil servants work from home in a bid to help save energy.
The "e-office" idea is under study and will be tested soon tested to see if it efficient, and safe from online intrusion, Education Minister Somchai Wongsawat said Wednesday.
The project may see entire departments working from home. Meetings will held via teleconferencing and paperwork can be authenticated using e-signatures.
The Public Sector Development Commission will trial the idea within six months. No Cabinet approval or law changes are required for the idea to go ahead.
