Thailand's cabinet has established a Data Centre Policy Committee to regulate the country's rapidly expanding data centre sector, which saw BoI applications surge to 728 billion baht in 2025 (from 99 billion in 2024). The committee will set standards and monitor impacts on energy, water, and environment, addressing concerns that uncontrolled expansion could strain national resources. This is critical for SMEs and tech firms seeking clarity on investment, infrastructure, and compliance requirements in a key growth sector for Thailand's digital economy ambitions.