AWS Plans $5 Billion Expansion in Bangkok
Amazon Web Services will invest five billion dollars to establish the AWS Asia-Pacific (Bangkok) Region by 2037. The new region will be operational in early 2025, supporting multiple sectors in Thailand with advanced cloud services. This initiative aligns with Thailand's Cloud First policy, fostering growth for local businesses and technology advancements.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a $5 billion investment to create the AWS Asia-Pacific (Bangkok) Region by 2037.
The project aims to start operations in early 2025 and will support various Thai sectors with cloud services.
The news was shared at the AWS Summit Bangkok 2023, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
The new region will enhance Thailand's infrastructure with 10 edge locations and will be the fourth AWS region in ASEAN.
This expansion will also foster local data storage, reducing latency.
AWS will continue its cloud skills training program, started in 2017, and aims to train 100,000 individuals by 2026.
Major Thai companies like Bangkok Airways and Siam Commercial Bank have effectively used AWS services.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin emphasized this investment aligns with Thailand’s Cloud First policy and digital economy ambitions, fostering growth and opportunities for Thai businesses and startups.
The project aims to start operations in early 2025 and will support various Thai sectors with cloud services.
The news was shared at the AWS Summit Bangkok 2023, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre.
The new region will enhance Thailand's infrastructure with 10 edge locations and will be the fourth AWS region in ASEAN.
This expansion will also foster local data storage, reducing latency.
AWS will continue its cloud skills training program, started in 2017, and aims to train 100,000 individuals by 2026.
Major Thai companies like Bangkok Airways and Siam Commercial Bank have effectively used AWS services.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin emphasized this investment aligns with Thailand’s Cloud First policy and digital economy ambitions, fostering growth and opportunities for Thai businesses and startups.
