Core Insights - Foreign data center operators looking to expand their business in Thailand can start purchasing clean energy through the country's direct power purchase agreement (PPA) program beginning in December [1] - The Thai authorities are eager to launch this pilot PPA program as it facilitates trade activities between power companies and customers, which is crucial for investors considering data center investments in Thailand [1] - Currently, peer-to-peer electricity trading in the renewable energy sector is prohibited in Thailand; however, under direct purchase agreements, power producers can sell electricity directly to buyers [1] Summary by Sections - **Direct Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Program** - The PPA program will provide detailed information, including electricity prices and trading rules, to data center operators later this month [1] - The program is set to be officially implemented in December after approval from the Energy Policy Management Committee [1] - **Eligibility and Implementation** - Only data center operators who have received investment incentives approved by the Investment Promotion Committee can participate in the direct public procurement agreements [1] - The Thai government plans to initially implement this PPA mechanism in a pilot project before expanding it to other industries such as printed circuit boards, electronics, and electric vehicles, all of which require reliance on clean energy [1]