Thailand Approves $3.1 Billion in Data Centre Investments to Bolster Digital Hub Ambitions
Bangkok’s Board of Investment green-lights four major data centre projects as part of a strategic push to strengthen the kingdom’s digital infrastructure and regional competitiveness
Thailand’s Board of Investment has approved four new data centre projects worth a combined US$3.1 billion, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to expand its digital infrastructure and position itself as a leading data hub in Southeast Asia.
The approvals, announced in November, reflect growing investor confidence in Thailand’s strategic value as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and hyperscale services accelerate across the region.
The four data centre developments encompass a range of capacities and geographic locations.
Among them is an 84-megawatt facility backed by Dubai’s DAMAC Digital, alongside a 200-megawatt hyperscale campus from a major local investor, illustrating both international and domestic participation in the sector.
These projects are expected to support surging demand for digital services, data storage and cloud-based applications, and will help meet both local and regional requirements for processing power and connectivity.
In conjunction with the project approvals, the Board of Investment also introduced measures to expedite nearly US$9.2 billion in previously stalled initiatives, granting six new licences to address delays tied to power connection, land access, and work permit processes.
Board chair Narit Therdsteerasukdi highlighted that the approvals and accompanying incentives will strengthen investor confidence, create high-value employment opportunities and foster broader economic development.
Thailand’s digital strategy aims to enhance infrastructure capacity and competitiveness relative to regional peers such as Singapore and Malaysia, which have also been active in attracting hyperscale data centre investment.
The new data centre projects are anticipated to bolster Thailand’s regional standing and support its broader digital economy, including cloud services, big data analytics and AI-driven platforms.
By attracting a mix of global and local players, the kingdom’s investment approvals reinforce a vision of sustainable growth and technological leadership in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The approvals, announced in November, reflect growing investor confidence in Thailand’s strategic value as cloud computing, artificial intelligence and hyperscale services accelerate across the region.
The four data centre developments encompass a range of capacities and geographic locations.
Among them is an 84-megawatt facility backed by Dubai’s DAMAC Digital, alongside a 200-megawatt hyperscale campus from a major local investor, illustrating both international and domestic participation in the sector.
These projects are expected to support surging demand for digital services, data storage and cloud-based applications, and will help meet both local and regional requirements for processing power and connectivity.
In conjunction with the project approvals, the Board of Investment also introduced measures to expedite nearly US$9.2 billion in previously stalled initiatives, granting six new licences to address delays tied to power connection, land access, and work permit processes.
Board chair Narit Therdsteerasukdi highlighted that the approvals and accompanying incentives will strengthen investor confidence, create high-value employment opportunities and foster broader economic development.
Thailand’s digital strategy aims to enhance infrastructure capacity and competitiveness relative to regional peers such as Singapore and Malaysia, which have also been active in attracting hyperscale data centre investment.
The new data centre projects are anticipated to bolster Thailand’s regional standing and support its broader digital economy, including cloud services, big data analytics and AI-driven platforms.
By attracting a mix of global and local players, the kingdom’s investment approvals reinforce a vision of sustainable growth and technological leadership in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
