Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved seven data centre and data hosting developments at its first board meeting of 2026, signalling continued momentum in the expansion of the country’s digital infrastructure and its ambitions to strengthen its role as a regional technology hub within ASEAN.
The approved developments span multiple operators and locations, with a combined capital commitment of more than US$3.1b. Together, the projects add substantial computing capacity and are intended to support rising regional demand for cloud services, digital platforms and data-intensive applications.
True Internet Data Center has received approval for three facilities in Chonburi and Samut Prakan, representing around US$1.4b in investment and a combined IT capacity of 223MW. GSA Data Center 05 will develop two sites in Rayong and Samut Prakan, with total investment estimated at US$1.2b and an IT load of 120MW.
Meanwhile, Stellar DC, a project under the STECON Group in partnership with Singapore-based SC Zeus Data Centers, will invest roughly US$300m in a Bangkok-based facility with a capacity of 25MW. Freyr Technology (Thailand), a Singapore-headquartered company, has also secured approval for a US$200m data hosting project across Rayong and Samut Prakan.
“As demand for digital services grows, Thailand needs strong and reliable infrastructure to support long-term growth,” Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary general of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), stated.
“By building secure and high-performance data capabilities, we are fulfilling the rising demand and enabling businesses to innovate and prosper, both domestically and across the region.”
The latest approvals build on a strong pipeline of investment in the sector. Over the course of 2025, the BOI recorded 36 data centre-related applications, with a combined value exceeding US$23b. These projects are distributed across key economic provinces, including Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Pathum Thani, Rayong and Samut Prakan, reflecting a geographically diversified approach to infrastructure development.
Beyond capital inflows, the expansion of data centre capacity is expected to deliver broader economic and structural benefits. The projects are anticipated to support the future creation of high-skilled roles in areas such as data engineering, cybersecurity, and advanced IT operations.
The growth of domestic data hosting and processing capabilities is also expected to improve network performance, enhance cyber resilience, and reinforce national data governance.
In parallel, increased investment is likely to stimulate demand across related industries, including construction, power systems, hardware supply, facility management and a growing ecosystem of digital services spanning e-commerce, financial technology and artificial intelligence.
