Thailand has begun developing a national regulatory framework for data centres following the first meeting of the National Data Centre Business Policy Committee, chaired by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The framework is intended to address regulatory gaps and establish a more systematic approach to data centre development as the sector expands.
The proposed framework will cover electricity, water and land use, environmental impacts, cybersecurity, data protection, planning and permitting. The government also plans to establish clearer legal definitions for data centres, strengthen oversight of electricity capacity applications and promote green data centres through greater use of renewable energy.