- Thailand’s data center capacity is expected to triple, from 350MW in 2024 to 1GW by 2027, according to the Thailand Data Centre Council.
- The total investment in this sector is estimated at around US
6.5billion,with a cost of about USD6.5billion,with a cost of aboutUSD 10 million per megawatt of data center capacity. - Major global tech corporations such as Google (Alphabet), Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia are pouring billions of dollars into AI infrastructure in Thailand and the Southeast Asian region.
- Thailand stands out due to its stable power and water supply, making it an attractive destination for data center expansion.
- The country is accelerating its shift from its traditional role as an automotive and electronics manufacturing hub to high-tech sectors, particularly AI and cloud computing.
- The Thai government aims to close the gap with Malaysia and Singapore, the regional leaders in data centers and cloud services.
- In the first 6 months of 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved investment applications worth 322 billion baht (approximately US$9.9 billion) for 36 technology projects, the majority of which are data centers.
- Currently, the Thailand Data Centre Council is awaiting clear information from the US regarding plans to restrict the export of AI chips, which could affect the domestic data center industry.
📌 Thailand’s data center capacity is expected to grow from 350 MW to 1 GW by 2027, with $6.5 billion in investment from major players such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The key reason is the country’s stable energy infrastructure and its ambition to catch up with Singapore and Malaysia in the AI sector. In the first half of 2025 alone, 36 tech projects have been approved, with a total investment of nearly \$10 billion. Thailand stands out thanks to its stable electricity and water supply, making it an attractive destination for data center expansion.
