### [2026-11-10](/feed/2026/11/10/index.md)

##### Thai
# The Thai cabinet approves new environmental regulations for data centers, including limits on noise and temperature increases, requirements for cooling-water recycling and testing, and industrial zoning for facilities consuming more than 20 megawatts. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Straits Times](https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/thailand-sets-noise-water-use-limits-for-data-centres)

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