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Zero VOC readings after Bangkok data centre spill clean-up
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The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has reported zero volatile organic compound readings at monitoring points inside and outside DAMAC Digital Thailand’s Rama 9 data centre in Bangkok following an oil-spill clean-up. Follow-up checks with nearby communities are continuing.
Key facts
- More than 32 cubic metres of oil-contaminated wastewater and sediment were removed from external public drains and taken away for treatment and disposal
- At each of the three external public-drainage monitoring points, officials recorded the same results: VOCs at 0 ppm, hydrogen sulphide at 0 ppm and flammability at 0% LEL.
- Surin Worakijthamrong, the department’s director-general, said he joined PCD and Huai Khwang District Office officials to inspect the work on Monday (September 7, 2026).
- Officials returned to the area on Tuesday (September 8, 2026) to assess conditions around the data centre and speak to residents in neighbouring communities about any remaining oil odours or possible health effects.
Summary
More than 32 cubic metres of oil-contaminated wastewater and sediment were removed from external public drains and taken away for treatment and disposal. The operation also covered the wastewater holding pit inside the data centre.
Surin Worakijthamrong, the department’s director-general, said he joined PCD and Huai Khwang District Office officials to inspect the work on Monday (September 7, 2026).