Energy Ministry Raids Illegal Oil Depot at Rama 9 Data Center

Thairath•Politics•20d ago

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The Ministry of Energy discovered an illegal 200,000-liter diesel fuel reserve at a Data Center in the Rama 9 area.

•Thitiphat Chotidechachainan inspected a Data Center on Rama 9 Road on September 2, 2026.
•The Department of Energy Business found 200,000 liters of diesel stored without a legal permit.
•The fuel was stored for emergency power generation by a joint venture between Thai and Eastern country investors.
•The Department of Energy Business will file a criminal complaint on September 3.

•Residents and shop owners near the Data Center on Rama 9 Road reported smelling fuel for over 2 months, causing some to experience dizziness and vomiting.
•Thitiphat Chotidechachainan and the Department of Energy Business inspected the Data Center on September 2, 2026, following these complaints.
•The Department of Energy Business found 200,000 liters of reserve diesel fuel stored without a license.
•The Department of Energy Business ordered the immediate removal of the fuel, and subsequent inspection showed the tanks were emptied except for some residue.
•The Department of Energy Business will file a complaint on September 3 for violations of the Fuel Control Act 1999, Section 65.
•Thitiphat Chotidechachainan stated that the Ministry of Energy and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will not permit fuel storage for emergency generators for Data Centers in urban community areas.
•In a meeting on September 4, the Ministry of Energy will propose that the National Economic and Social Development Council, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, electricity, and water authorities establish zoning and safety criteria.
•Thitiphat Chotidechachainan warned operators to delay projects until the new criteria are clear.

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Thitiphat Chotidechachainan

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Thitiphat Chotidechachainan(ฐิติภัสร์ โชติเดชาชัยนันต์)

Secretary to the Minister of Energy.

Ministry of Energy(กระทรวงพลังงาน)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for inspecting the Data Center and setting urban fuel storage policies.

Department of Energy Business(กรมธุรกิจพลังงาน)

The agency that inspected the fuel tanks and will file criminal charges.

Rama 9 Hospital(โรงพยาบาลพระราม 9)

A hospital located adjacent to the Data Center in question.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The city administration collaborating with the Ministry of Energy to prohibit urban fuel reserves for Data Centers.

National Economic and Social Development Council(สำนักงานสภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ)

The agency requested to help establish zoning and safety criteria for Data Centers.

Rama 9 Road(ถนนพระราม 9)ℹ️

The location of the Data Center and the site of the fuel storage inspection.

Fuel Control Act 1999(พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมน้ำมันเชื้อเพลิง พ.ศ. 2542)

The law under which the Data Center operators will be prosecuted for illegal fuel storage.