Thailand's Data Center Association warns against over-regulation while the industry faces scrutiny over fuel safety, zoning, and environmental compliance. The TDCA urges regulatory clarity and predictability rather than restrictive oversight. Key concerns include unlicensed fuel storage facilities and a massive backlog of power-connection applications (30+ GW). The broader opportunity: Thailand should deepen its AI supply chain by scaling the eight layers already manufactured domestically, leveraging data centre demand to build higher-value manufacturing capabilities and reduce reliance on Taiwan and South Korea.
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