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Thailand suspends 166 AI data centre projects pending power and water review

泰国暂停166个AI数据中心项目并重新审查电力与水资源要求
·Published 2026-11-09·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-11-10

Thailand has suspended 49 data centre projects under construction and halted approval of 117 pending applications, subjecting 166 projects in total to re-review. The review focuses on whether the projects meet power, water supply and environmental requirements.

What it means for you

  • Projects under construction face work stoppage and must supplement power, water and environmental documentation
  • Pending approvals are halted, creating timeline uncertainty for project launch
  • New applications should budget for a stricter power and water review process
  • What to do

    ComplianceMap the approval status of your data centre projects in Thailand and check if they fall within the suspension
    LegalPrepare power, water and environmental compliance documentation for the re-review
    EveryoneAssess project timelines and investment plans, and set up a regulator engagement plan

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    2026-11-09Published

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