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Thailand moves to regulate data centres while supporting digital growth
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Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday (September 4) opened the first meeting of the National Data Centre Business Policy Committee at Government House, as Thailand moves to establish clearer rules for the rapidly expanding industry while supporting the country’s digital-economy ambitions.
Key facts
- Deputy prime ministers, the Bangkok governor and other committee members attended the meeting, which is intended to establish a systematic national policy framework and direction for the development of digital infrastructure.
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Summary
Deputy prime ministers, the Bangkok governor and other committee members attended the meeting, which is intended to establish a systematic national policy framework and direction for the development of digital infrastructure.
Anutin said data centres were a critical part of the digital economy, providing the infrastructure needed to store and process information for future industries.