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Rama IX data centre investigated after residents report oil-like smell
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Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin has ordered the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to urgently investigate complaints of a strong oil-like odour near a data centre on Rama IX Road in Bangkok.
Key facts
- Residents reported on social media that the smell around Soi Rama IX 6, Rama IX Road, Bang Kapi subdistrict of Huai Khwang district, caused nasal irritation and itching.
- TVOC levels were measured at 6 parts per million (ppm) inside the company premises and 3 ppm in the public drain outside.
- As part of broader oversight of data-centre operations in Bangkok, Bangkok Deputy Governor Pornphrom Vikitsreth also visited Telehouse Thailand in Huai Khwang and DAMAC Digital Thailand (BKK02) in Suan Luang district.
- Members of the public can report pollution concerns through the PCD hotline 1650, the department’s Facebook inbox or Traffy Fondue platform.
Summary
Thailand
Residents reported on social media that the smell around Soi Rama IX 6, Rama IX Road, Bang Kapi subdistrict of Huai Khwang district, caused nasal irritation and itching.