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AMATA Accelerates Smart Industrial City Development for Tech & Data Centers

AMATA Accelerates Smart Industrial City Development for Tech & Data Centers

Thansettakij•Economy•50m ago

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AMATA is significantly boosting its smart industrial city projects to capitalize on the growing global demand for technology and data centers, while also focusing on carbon neutrality initiatives.

  • •AMATA is accelerating the development of smart and carbon-neutral industrial cities to attract global investment, particularly in technology and data centers.
  • •The company reported strong financial results for Q1/2026, with increased revenue and net profit driven by land transfer income and foreign direct investment inflows.
  • •Global geopolitical shifts are prompting manufacturers to relocate, creating opportunities for AMATA to capture new investment in its industrial estates.
  • •AMATA is expanding its investments internationally, notably in Vietnam, and is developing green infrastructure such as solar rooftops.
  • •Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) highlights significant investment interest in digital and AI infrastructure, with AI expected to create 1.3 million jobs.

Overview

  • •In Q1/2026, AMATA reported total revenue of 3,996 million THB, a 18% increase, and net profit of 1,379 million THB, a 67% increase year-on-year.
  • •AMATA is pushing for carbon-neutral industrial cities by 2040 through green infrastructure and clean energy investments.
  • •The company's revenue from land transfers increased to 306 rai (from 279 rai) due to the relocation of investment bases amid global geopolitical issues.
  • •Gross profit margin for the core business improved to 47% from 44% year-on-year due to cost efficiency in property development.
  • •AMATA has a backlog of 19,704 million THB for future revenue recognition, supporting long-term growth.
  • •AMATA's financial structure is managed to maintain a debt-to-equity ratio at 1.25 times.
  • •AMATA City Phu Tho Joint Stock Company was established in Vietnam with a registered capital of approximately 23.86 million THB to develop projects.
  • •AMATA is investing in solar rooftops in Amata City Ha Long and Amata City Ha Long to support the green and clean energy industry trends.

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Key Quotes

Vimol
"Vimol points out that war is driving investors to relocate manufacturing bases, recommending the government clearly announce policies to attract money into Thailand."
‘วิกรม’ ชี้สงครามดันนักลงทุนย้ายฐานผลิต แนะรัฐบาลประกาศนโยบายชัดดูดเงินเข้าไทย
BOI
"BOI points out AI creates 1.3 million jobs, supporting Thailand to accelerate talent development."
BOI ชี้ AI สร้างงาน 1.3 ล้านตำแหน่ง หนุนไทยเร่งปั้นคน

Key Entities

Organization

AMATA
A real estate developer and operator of industrial estates in Thailand and Vietnam, focusing on smart and carbon-neutral industrial cities.
Board of Investment(BOI)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for promoting investment in Thailand.
Amata City Phu Tho Joint Stock Company(อมตะซิตี้ ฟู้เถาะ)
A subsidiary established by AMATA in Vietnam for project development.

Person

Vimol(วิกรม)
A figure quoted in the article making statements about investment trends and government policy.

Place

Amata City Ha Long(อมตะซิตี้ ฮาลอง)
An industrial estate in Vietnam where AMATA is investing in solar rooftops.
Eastern Economic Corridor(EEC)ℹ️
A major economic development zone in Thailand attracting global investment.