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Thailand moves to tighten data centre rules
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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Thailand plans to introduce stricter regulations on AI data centres to address rapid sector growth and environmental concerns, urging 49 sites under construction to pause until new rules are finalized next month. With major investments from Microsoft and Google, the government aims to align development with laws and public safety interests.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.
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You must pause or delay new data centre builds in Thailand while rules tighten next month. This is a clear signal to rethink timelines and compliance steps before launching AI infrastructure projects in the market.
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