Thailand's industrial leaders support data center investment as critical infrastructure for AI, Cloud, and Big Data adoption (72.5% of CEOs surveyed). However, FTI warns that success requires state oversight of utility costs—particularly water and electricity—to prevent resource conflict, higher electricity bills for other sectors, and competitive disadvantage. Priorities: cost-reflective utility pricing, local tech ecosystem support, cybersecurity standards, and tiered incentives tied to domestic value creation and energy efficiency.