Thailand's draft PM's Office rules (5 Aug 2026) will screen data center projects on value to the country, not just investment size. BOI says it will weigh local hiring, use of Thai suppliers, and links to Thai SMEs. The Energy Policy Committee plans separate electricity tariffs for data centers, cost-reflective pricing, and power deposits. For most SME owners this changes little day to day, but if you supply electrical, construction, IT or engineering services, look for supply-chain openings. Electricity pricing for data-center users is still being set, so watch for tariff changes that could affect grid costs.