AI infrastructure growth threatens water-stressed Thai regions

Mongabay
Apr 8, 2026, 6:26 am120 ptsTrending
Thailand’s massive surge in data center development is prompting concerns about water shortages and pollution in already stressed regions. Mongabay’s Gerry Flynn reports that more than 70 data center-related projects are planned or underway, driven by global demand for AI and supported by government tax…

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