Thailand tightens environmental rules for large data centers

Technology Thailand tightens environmental rules for large data centers Country's first such regulations seek to preserve water and electricity Construction of new data centers have been suspended for months as the Thai government drew up regulations for the industry. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Ken Kobayashi) APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT November 10, 2026 19:35 JST BANGKOK -- Thailand will require large data centers to meet stricter environmental standards under the country's first industry-specific regulation, as the government tightens oversight of the rapidly expanding but resource-intensive facilities. Read Next Environment Singapore hopes heavier haze fines will change corporate behavior Technology Asia's AI supply chain and US data centers set to weather 'blue wave' Climate Change Asia drives new corporate climate pledges as Chinese firms embrace targets Politics Data centers, rare earths among top priorities in Japan's growth strategy Technology Google to invest $15bn in Malaysia's data center expansion Electric vehicles Thailand to raise tax on imported EVs to 35% as Chinese brands gain ground Latest on Technology Technology Asia's AI supply chain and US data centers set to weather 'blue wave' Technology Google to invest $15bn in Malaysia's data center expansion Technology Grab eyes more AI investment after Taiwan deal blocked Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.