Thailand says new data centers can't be louder than a hair dryer — but will the new 70dB limit actually help…

• Thailand introduces a 70 dBA noise ceiling for large data centers
• New rules restrict heat emissions and wastewater discharge from computing facilities
• Data center operators must recycle cooling water under Thailand's new regulations

Thailand has introduced its first environmental regulations specifically for data centers, establishing new requirements for operators across the country.

The rules cover three major areas of environmental impact: noise pollution, heat emissions and water consumption.

The requirements include a 70-decibel noise ceiling for facilities operating uninterruptible power supply systems, alongside restrictions on temperature increases and wastewater discharge.

Thailand introduces noise and temperature restrictions

Under the new framework, data centers must keep noise emissions around 70 A-weighted decibels (dBA) whenever their uninterruptible power supply equipment operates.

This measurement accounts for differences in how the human ear perceives sound across various frequencies.

The restriction covers noise from equipment supporting continuous electricity delivery inside large computing facilities.

However, whether the...

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