Thammasat University economist Assoc. Prof. Nont Nuchmon warns that Thailand has no specific data center regulations, unlike regional peers (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia), and proposes a dedicated Data Center Act with mandatory local content quotas and supply chain integration. Currently, foreign investors import finished components, limiting long-term economic gains to construction and real estate; the scholar argues that selective investment with clear conditions is preferable to unrestricted openness, while noting medium-term challenges in energy infrastructure, water resources, and greenhouse gas emissions that require systematic data collection and strategic planning.