AI In-brief 17 Sept 17:46

Actual data centre electricity demand far lower than the 30,000MW requested

The Thailand Data Centre Association (TDCA) clarifies that the widely reported 30,000MW figure for data centre electricity demand represents preliminary requests, with actual projected usage over the next five years closer to ±3,727MW.
TDCA urges the government to categorize data centres into five operational groups and establish a central 'Data Centre Board' to streamline regulatory oversight, preventing blanket measures that could deter global investors.
The association proposes reallocating profits from state electricity sales to data centres to subsidize household bills and advocates for developing a domestic AI supply chain, aiming to create high-skilled jobs and boost the digital sector's value.
TDCA assures that on-site fuel storage for emergency generators is strictly regulated and adheres to rigid legal safety certifications, addressing public safety concerns.

AI In-brief Today 10:52

Increased presence of elephants near communities causes concern

Wild elephants are increasingly encroaching on human settlements and tourist areas across several Thai provinces, raising significant safety concerns.
Driven by hunger, elephants are venturing out of forests to forage for food, with notable incidents reported in Trat and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Park rangers and officials are deploying to manage these encounters, including monitoring potentially aggressive elephants and guiding others back to their habitats.
Authorities advise the public to maintain distance from wild elephants, avoid feeding them, and refrain from any actions that might provoke the animals.