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# Thailand approves seven-tier regulatory framework for data centres

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- **Jurisdiction:** [Thailand](/locations/thailand.md) (id: `286258cc-5052-4adc-8896-9cf452643691`)
- **Kind:** `operational_restriction`
- **Status (derived):** in_effect

Thailand's Cabinet endorsed a regulatory framework for data centres on November 10, 2026 that sorts projects into seven power-use categories. Projects below 20 MW may sit in commercial zones, while those at 20 MW or more must be in industrial estates. A screening committee and financial security requirements aim to curb speculative power reservations, and a Data Center One Stop Service will coordinate approvals.

## Sources (1)

1. **Thailand backs seven-tier framework for data centre projects** · https://www.nationthailand.com/news/policy/40073331 · 2026-11-10

## Common questions

### What does Thailand approves seven-tier regulatory framework for data centres cover?

[Thailand](/locations/thailand.md)'s Cabinet endorsed a regulatory framework for data centres on November 10, 2026 that sorts projects into seven power-use categories. Projects below 20 MW may sit in commercial zones, while those at 20 MW or more must be in industrial estates. A screening committee and financial security requirements aim to curb speculative power reservations, and a Data Center One Stop Service will coordinate approvals.

### Where does Thailand approves seven-tier regulatory framework for data centres apply?

Thailand approves seven-tier regulatory framework for data centres is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in [Thailand](/locations/thailand.md) on the DEPLOY registry.

### Is Thailand approves seven-tier regulatory framework for data centres still in effect?

[Thailand](/locations/thailand.md) approves seven-tier regulatory framework for data centres is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

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