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Thailand targets mid-October data centre rules with proposed 100 MW hyperscale threshold

September 20, 2026

Thai data centres classed as industrial operations would have to be in designated estates, while electricity-use limits remain undecided.

Thailand proposes 8.8GW data-centre demand figure on Sept 16

September 16, 2026

Thailand’s Energy Ministry warns inflated data-centre power requests risk overinvestment, while grid upgrades could require US$1 billion.

Rama 3 oil leak probe finds underground cavity over five metres deep

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Officials probe an underground cavity more than five metres deep near Rama 3 Road, with the source of the oil seepage still unconfirmed.

Thailand Opens New Gas Bidding Round at Gastech 2026

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

Energy Minister Akanat Promphan invites international partners into Thailand's 26th petroleum bidding round and confirms the Arthit CCS pilot has reached final investment decision

Akanat orders Bangchak and BAFS units to cover Rama 3 oil spill costs

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

Bangchak and BAFS subsidiaries have been ordered to repair a leaking pipeline, restore affected areas and cover all damage from Bangkok’s Rama 3 oil spill.

Thailand targets 50% clean power in draft energy plan

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2026

Thailand’s draft PDP 2026 targets 10,000 megawatts of rooftop solar and greater competition through direct clean-power purchases.

Thailand to widen oil sourcing, boost stocks as prices rise

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

The Energy Ministry is pursuing more import options and larger reserves, while the Oil Fuel Fund runs a deficit of about 83.291 billion baht

Thailand outlines nuclear power proposal at public hearing

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

Thailand’s draft power plan would put the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand in charge of the first proposed 300MW nuclear project.

Homes without house registration qualify for lower power bills

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2026

Eligible homes on temporary meters get residential power rates from September, with energy charges capped at THB3 per unit for the first 200 units.

Energy minister orders Bangkok data-centre safety audit

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2026

The Energy Ministry will inspect every Bangkok data centre after finding unlicensed fuel tanks, while a Cabinet panel prepares safety and resource rules.

Thailand targets data-centre loopholes after Bangkok fuel breach