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Interior Ministry delays water supply to new Data Center

Interior Ministry delays water supply to new Data Center

Thairath•Politics•19m ago

Reader Briefing

Deputy Interior Minister Jeset Thaiseth ordered the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority to temporarily suspend water supply to a new Data Center project.

  • •On September 2, 2026, Jeset Thaiseth ordered the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority to delay water supply to a new Data Center.
  • •The delay aims to prevent impacts on water security for residents in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.
  • •The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority is currently developing appropriate operational guidelines to support the digital economy while maintaining water stability.

Overview

  • •On September 2, 2026, Jeset Thaiseth issued the order to the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority.
  • •Jeset Thaiseth ordered the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority to temporarily delay water supply to a new Data Center project.
  • •Jeset Thaiseth stated that Data Center industries use very high volumes of water for cooling.
  • •The delay is intended to prevent impacts on the water security of citizens in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan.
  • •Jeset Thaiseth confirmed that the current water supply for the public remains sufficient, safe, and operating normally.
  • •The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority is tasked with studying details and establishing comprehensive support measures.
  • •The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority is preparing operational guidelines to balance digital economy growth with water security.

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Key Entities

Person

Jeset Thaiseth(เจเศรษฐ์ ไทยเศรษฐ์)
Deputy Minister of Interior (MOI 3).

Organization

Metropolitan Waterworks Authority(การประปานครหลวง)ℹ️
The agency ordered to delay water supply to the new Data Center and study support measures.
Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️
The ministry overseeing the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️
One of the areas where citizens' water security is being protected.
Nonthaburi(นนทบุรี)ℹ️
One of the areas where citizens' water security is being protected.
Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️
One of the areas where citizens' water security is being protected.