Private sector proposes quality Data Center selection criteria

Thansettakij•Economy•5d ago

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Dr. Samphan proposes a 'Fair Responsibility' framework for Data Center energy costs and a value chain approach to maximize national benefit.

•Dr. Samphan suggests Data Centers using government power systems should pay higher rates to protect citizens from costs.
•Investors should be allowed to source their own clean energy or partner with clean energy providers.
•The goal is to attract the entire industry value chain to Thailand, including technology transfer to SMEs and Startups.

•Dr. Samphan proposed the use of "Fair Responsibility" regarding energy costs for Data Centers.
•Dr. Samphan suggested that Data Centers using the government's main electrical system should pay higher rates so that costs do not fall on the citizens.
•Dr. Samphan proposed opening paths for investors to procure their own electricity or collaborate with clean energy partners.
•Allowing investors to produce their own power would reduce the government's investment burden on power grids and increase the role of Thai private sectors specializing in solar cells and green electricity.
•Dr. Samphan stated that the value Thailand receives from Data Centers should extend beyond the projects themselves to include the entire ecosystem and value chain.
•Dr. Samphan proposed creating cooperation to develop high-skilled personnel with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Labour.
•A team is currently studying the value chain and advanced technology to design criteria for maximum national resource benefit.

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Dr. Samphan(ดร.สัมพันธ์)

An individual proposing energy cost frameworks and value chain strategies for Data Centers in Thailand.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม (อว.))ℹ️

A government ministry to be involved in developing high-skilled personnel.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

A government ministry to be involved in developing high-skilled personnel.