Thailand’s data center boom is moving faster than its rules.

The government has asked operators of 49 data centers already under construction to voluntarily pause work while separately holding approval decisions for more than 117 projects awaiting permission. The Sept. 4 review gives regulators a month to draft nationwide standards covering electricity, water, safety, location, and environmental requirements.

Thailand cannot currently compel the 49 projects to stop construction, but government agencies can withhold permissions from projects still awaiting approval.

Thailand widens scrutiny as projects multiply

Danucha Pichayanan…

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