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DES Minister probes unauthorised Bangkok data centres
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Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has ordered an accelerated investigation into several data centres reported to be operating at Bangkok locations where such use had not been authorised.
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Summary
Authorities are examining the status of the premises, possible fuel stockpiling for electricity generation and potential links to foreign investors. No operators have been named, and the investigation has not established that any identified person or company committed an offence.
Speaking on Tuesday (September 1) at the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne International Convention Center at Prince of Songkla University’s Hat Yai campus in Songkhla, Chaichanok said he had received reports about the facilities some time ago.