Google to invest $1bn into data centre region in Thailand

Alphabet’s Google has announced a $1 billion investment towards building data centre and cloud regions in Thailand, with the goal of supporting AI adoption in Southeast Asia.

According to Deloitte’s study of the project, the investment would create an average of 14,000 jobs annually by 2029.

“Google’s cloud and data centre infrastructure in Bangkok and Chonburi will help meet growing demand for Google Cloud capabilities and AI innovations, and the company’s popular digital services – such as Search, Maps, and Google Workspace,” Google said.

According to the big tech firm, the cloud region will deliver high-performance and low-latency services and offer customers controls that allow them to maintain security, data residency, and compliance standards, including specific data storage requirements.

The company claimed that it would also expand initiatives designed to help Thailand thrive in the AI economy, including continued investments to make AI and digital skills more accessible.

“Thailand is fast becoming a digital hub in Southeast Asia, propelled by a talented workforce and investments in technology infrastructure from industry leaders like Google,

The developments will be in the capital city of Bangkok, and the city of Chonburi.

It was recently revealed by The Guardian that  Google is under-reporting emissions produced by its data centres. Alongside Microsoft, Apple, and Meta, it’s data centre emissions are 662% higher than officially reported: read more here.