‘Hard to breathe’: Southeast Asia’s workers reel from warmer offices, heatwave
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Rising temperatures across Southeast Asia are forcing office workers to cope with inadequate cooling systems, creating uncomfortable working conditions. As heat waves intensify, employees struggle with productivity and health issues, often seeking relief in cooler public spaces like convenience stores and cafeterias. This emerging workplace challenge highlights the urgent need for better climate control infrastructure and corporate adaptation strategies in tropical regions facing escalating environmental pressures.
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‘Hard to breathe’: Southeast Asia’s workers reel from warmer offices, heatwave
‘The canteen and even the 7-Eleven downstairs are cooler than our office, which is why people end up gathering there,’ a Thai worker says.
