Bangkok has stopped issuing new permits for large data centres after complaints about sites in Rama 9 and Ramkhamhaeng 28. Six projects have applied so far; three are permitted and three are under review. Energy ministry also paused new approvals pending rules on water, power and environmental impact, with a data-centre board meeting on 4 September. Oil storage limits (500,000 litres max, with 48-hour backup power needed) are being checked. For most SMEs this changes little directly, but if you plan to lease space, sell to, or build near large data-centre sites, expect tighter rules on power, water and zoning to arrive over the coming months.