Balancing Data Centres and Household Bills in Thailand | Exclusive Interview

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

At Gastech 2026, we go behind the scenes of Thailand's energy crossfire as the nation navigates an unprecedented surge in electricity demand driven by AI data centres and green industrial transitions.

👉 The Grid Dilemma: With data centre power applications exceeding 30,000 megawatts, over half of Thailand's total installed capacity, how regulators and EGAT are balancing massive industrial growth without inflating household electricity bills.

👉 The Clean Energy Frontier: Exploring advanced baseload solutions, public safety considerations for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and the strategic implementation of Direct PPAs for export competitiveness.

👉 Exclusive Insights: Secretary-General Dr Poonpat Leesombatpiboon (ERC) and Governor Narin Phoawanich (EGAT) break down the policies, ring-fenced tariffs, and infrastructure readiness shaping Thailand's energy future.

🔎 Reported by @Tameryn.sh

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