Thailand is planning a significant increase in the capacity of its data centers, which is expected by 2027. This decision is attracting attention from international investors amid the rapid growth of high-tech industries in the country.
Investments in Thailand's Data Centers
Supparat Singhara Na Ayutthaya, Vice Chairman of the Thai Data Center Association, disclosed that the country wants to boost its data center capacity to 1 GW by 2027 from 350 MW in 2024. An investment of approximately $10 million is required for each megawatt.
Additionally, Thailand's Board of Investments has already approved investments worth 322 billion baht (roughly $9.9 billion) in the first half of 2025, most of which are allocated to data centers.
Increased Interest from Foreign Companies
Following intensified efforts to develop high-tech industries, Thailand has become an attractive destination for data center investments. Companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet are planning significant investments. Amazon announced a $5 billion investment project over 15 years, while Alphabet intends to invest $1 billion.
Chinese Companies Investing in Thailand's Data Centers
Chinese company Galaxy Data Center announced plans to invest $2 billion in developing data centers in Thailand. This project includes establishing a computing cluster in Rayong. Haoyang Data also received approval to build a 300 MW facility in the same province.
Thailand demonstrates significant ambitions in modernizing and expanding its data centers. With the anticipated growth in investments and technology advancement, the country is poised to strengthen its position in the cloud and high-tech sectors.
