Thai Examiner
Data centre projects on hold in Bangkok as officials scramble to examine the impact of the industry on resources
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Governor Chadchart slams the brakes on Bangkok’s data centre rush amid huge fuel reserves and rising power and water demands. TikTok’s ฿842 billion expansion dominates distorted investment figures while the underlying Thai economy remains weak today.
Key facts
- TikTok’s ฿842 billion expansion alone dominated a ฿958 billion approval wave in May
- Meanwhile, fuel reserves approaching 500,000 litres have intensified safety concerns around inner-city sites
- Governor Chadchart slams the brakes on Bangkok’s data centre rush amid huge fuel reserves and rising power and water demands
- Diesel storage claims trigger inspections, prosecution warnings and a national halt on new permits
- Offences can bring imprisonment of up to two years and a maximum ฿200,000 fine
- Bangkok’s data centres grow beyond company use as six large projects expose serious regulatory gaps
Summary
Bangkok slammed the brakes on its data centre boom on Wednesday as Governor Chadchart Sittipunt froze new large projects. Three applications were shelved, while officials ordered inspections covering diesel tanks, electricity demand, water use, heat, noise and construction permits. The move brought a fast-emerging economic problem directly before the government and regulators.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt froze all new large data centre approvals in the capital on Wednesday. He also ordered full inspections of projects already awaiting decisions. The move followed concerns over diesel storage, electricity demand, water consumption, noise, heat and public safety. In response, three pending stand-alone data centre applications have been shelved.