Thai developer WHA plans efficient data center parks ahead of new rules

Companies Thai developer WHA plans efficient data center parks ahead of new rules Group aims for reliable power, water supplies as government raises hurdles A WHA industrial park in Thailand. (Photo obtained by Nikkei) KEIGO IWAMOTO November 13, 2026 04:29 JST BANGKOK -- Thailand's largest developer of industrial estates, WHA, envisions building data center parks that use electricity and water efficiently as the government moves to introduce new environmental standards for such projects. Read Next Technology Thailand tightens environmental rules for large data centers ASEAN Money Thailand intensifies crackdown on illegal foreign ownership of land Tech Asia The AI pay gap: A chip boom breeds jealousy and labor unrest in Asia Artificial intelligence Philippines unveils AI infrastructure plan to forge niche as regional hub Technology Singapore-linked data center projects face growing rejection in Indonesia SoftBank SoftBank plans $50bn AI investment in Malaysia, PM says Artificial intelligence Asia's AI data center boom faces 'reality check' from public markets Latest on Companies Companies Japan's ASICS steps up footwear research with Australia R&D base Companies Sony raises annual profit forecast on Spider-Man hit, gaming gains Companies Japan's scandal-hit Nidec to have $3.8bn in credit lines renewed Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.