Bangkok moves to establish committee to study Data Center and AI support plans, preparing for the technology era

Published 2026-10-13

The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved the establishment of an extraordinary committee to study guidelines for supporting the development of Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The committee has a 180-day operational period to prepare Bangkok for a full transition into the technology era.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has expressed his support for this initiative, viewing it as a crucial step for the capital to adapt to the changes of the digital world. This study will enable Bangkok to lay the necessary infrastructure to accommodate the growth of the technology sector and the increasing use of AI in the future.

The extraordinary committee will be responsible for gathering data, analyzing impacts, and proposing appropriate guidelines regarding energy consumption, utility system management, and urban planning. This is to ensure that the establishment of Data Centers in Bangkok is efficient and does not negatively impact local residents.

This preparation is considered a significant step toward attracting investment from leading global technology companies and creating opportunities for the development of Thailand's digital economy. The Bangkok Metropolitan Council will expedite the study to ensure it is completed within the specified timeframe, with the findings to be used as a roadmap for sustainable urban development.

Sources: thestandard.co

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