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BMA halts building of new data centres, enforces strict safety checks

BMA halts building of new data centres, enforces strict safety checks

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  • The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has paused all new data centre licence approvals, awaiting clear national guidelines to address growing public concerns.
  • Existing data centres are now subject to a rigorous five-point inspection checklist, covering international building standards, resource usage, environmental and public health impacts, fire safety, and emergency drills.
  • New operational controls mandate monthly wastewater testing, real-time air quality monitoring, and twice-yearly Legionella checks, alongside strict limits on local temperature variations to mitigate environmental effects.
  • This proactive measure follows a city-wide survey and aims to ensure responsible development, even as current data centre power and water consumption remain low compared to Bangkok's overall demand.
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