Thailand pauses all data center projects as it looks to solve water and electricity issues and 'create the most…

• Thailand has frozen 166 data center projects pending new national rules
• Officials found major gaps in data on existing data centers
• Large data centers are putting new pressure on water supplies

Thailand has halted 166 data center projects while officials work on new rules for electricity, water, locations, safety, and economic returns.

The pause covers 49 facilities already being built and another 117 projects still waiting for approval from government agencies.

Officials say the review aims to keep attracting investment while ensuring data centers provide jobs, technology gains, and useful services for Thailand.

Thailand puts data center growth under review

The decision followed a recent meeting of the national data center policy board, which ordered four groups to draft standards within one month.

Four subcommittees will each examine a different area: economic benefits, infrastructure needs, site and location standards, and environmental protection.

The review comes after agencies found limited information...

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