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BMA, Energy Ministry move to curb data centre risks
9 Sept 16:31Key points summarised by AI
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Ministry of Energy have enforced temporary bans on new data centre construction permits and fuel storage licenses to manage their impact in the capital.
- Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt highlighted regulatory loopholes, noting data centres often disguise as other building types, with one facility in Rama IX operating without proper permits.
- City Hall plans to establish clear legal definitions for data centres, designate specific zones in the city master plan, and enforce strict inspections to prevent public nuisances like noise or fuel odours.
- The Ministry of Energy has halted new permits for emergency fuel reserves for data centres, pending new operational guidelines from a national oversight board.
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