Event Brief
Thailand suspends 49 data centre projects over power strain
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 04, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Summary: Thailand has suspended construction of 49 data centre projects amid public concerns about the power-hungry facilities’ impact on communities. Officials said the pause will allow development of new industry regulations, expected to be announced in about a month.
WHO: Danucha Pichayanan, secretary general of the National Economic and Social Development Council
WHAT: Thailand suspended construction of 49 data centre projects to develop new industry regulations.
WHEN: Sep 03, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Thailand
WHY: The suspension was prompted by public concerns about the power-hungry facilities’ impact on communities and the need to develop new industry regulations.
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