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Thailand Approves Major Hyperscale Data Center and AI Infrastructure Investments

Thailand’s Board of Investment has granted investment privileges to multi-billion-dollar cloud and artificial intelligence projects in Bangkok and Chonburi, directing tens of billions of baht into new digital infrastructure.
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Thailand Upgrades Biosafety Labs to Detect Severe Pathogens Within 24 Hours
Severe Flooding Disrupts Thai Food Supply Chains and Pushes Up Fresh Food Prices
Thai Prime Minister Sets Out Investment and Connectivity Push to Deepen Global Economic Ties
Thailand Secures International Partnerships to Expand Entertainment and Cultural Exports
Bank of Thailand Finalizes Rules for Virtual Bank Licenses
Automotive and Battery Manufacturers Expand EV Production Facilities in Rayong
Thailand Advances High-Speed Rail and Laem Chabang Port Expansion in Eastern Economic Corridor
Thailand Approves Major Hyperscale Data Center and AI Infrastructure Investments
Thailand Moves Tourist Entry Fee Plan Closer to Cabinet Approval
Thailand Designates Eight New Economic Promotion Zones in Eastern Economic Corridor
Thailand Anti-Corruption Agency Turns to AI and Digital Forensics in Eight-Point Overhaul
Thailand Offers Double Tax Deduction for MICE Spending Through 2027
Thailand Approves Eight New Economic Zones to Expand Eastern Economic Corridor
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Italian-Thai Development Chief Premchai Karnasuta Steps Down After Four Decades
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