{
  "id": 5538338,
  "title": "Thailand Plans 60% Clean-Energy Rule for Data Centres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/thailand-plans-60-clean-energy-rule-for-data-centres",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T10:05:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Thai Enquirer",
    "slug": "thai-enquirer",
    "url": "https://www.thaienquirer.com/73843/thailand-plans-60-clean-energy-rule-for-data-centres/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand plans to introduce a minimum 60% clean-energy requirement for data centres, to be implemented within a month according to proposed standards. The National Data Centre Business Policy Committee has established four subcommittees to address economic, infrastructure, safety and environmental aspects. Energy Minister Akanat Promphan announced that data centres will receive separate electricity tariffs to avoid impacting household bills. Operators will need to meet grid-connection requirements and adhere to safety standards for backup batteries, generators and diesel storage. The regulatory measures stem from a diesel contamination incident at the EDGNEX BKK01 data centre near Rama IX, where 200,000 liters of diesel were found without a permit after residents reported a fuel odor. The case highlighted gaps in zoning, building and environmental regulations. The government will review water use, renewable energy, data protection and cybersecurity requirements, though environmental impact assessments may not be mandatory initially. Bangkok is estimated to host 30-40 data centres, with six large standalone projects awaiting approval since 2021-2022. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that Thailand should aim to generate domestic value through technology transfers, workforce development and AI and cloud services, rather than merely serving as a location for data centres. The government aims to establish green data centre standards and develop Thailand as a digital and innovation hub while managing the sector's high demand for electricity, water, land and public utilities. Existing building, business registration and fuel storage rules will remain in effect during the drafting of the new framework.",
  "summary": "Data centres in Thailand would be required to source at least 60% of their electricity from clean energy under proposed minimum standards that the government aims to issue within one month. The National Data Centre Business Policy Committee agreed at its first meeting on Friday to establish four subcommittees covering economic benefits, infrastructure, building and […] The post Thailand Plans 60%…",
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}