BANGKOK – Thailand has approved four major data centre projects worth $3.1 billion, alongside new measures to accelerate previously approved investments, the Board of Investment (BOI) announced on Monday. The projects include an 84-megawatt data centre from Dubai’s DAMAC Digital valued at 26.7 billion baht, and a 200-megawatt hyperscale data centre from a local investor worth 54.9 billion baht.
The BOI also introduced initiatives to expedite stalled investments totaling $9.2 billion, aiming to tackle delays in areas such as power supply, industrial land access, and visa and work permit approvals. Six new licenses were issued to help smooth these processes and attract further investment.
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“This will strengthen investor confidence in Thailand’s investment framework and contribute to increased employment and broader economic development,” said BOI chief Narit Therdsteerasukdi. The move underscores Thailand’s commitment to becoming a leading hub for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
With the global demand for data storage and cloud services growing, these projects are expected to boost Thailand’s technological capacity and create new jobs while attracting foreign investment to the country. The initiative reflects a broader regional trend of investing in hyperscale and energy-intensive data centres.