Google-Gulf see Thailand as AI and Data Center hub

Thansettakij•Economy•4d ago

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Google, Gulf Energy Development, and the Ministry of Energy discussed Thailand's potential to become an AI and Data Center hub at the Bangkok Business Summit 2026.

•Thailand is viewed as a potential epicenter for AI infrastructure investment due to land, cost, energy, and regional location.
•The Ministry of Energy confirmed the Thai electrical system is ready to support increased demand with 10,000 MW.
•Karan Bajwa of Google noted that AI infrastructure expansion is currently accelerating faster than in the past.

Overview

•AI infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia is entering a period of significant expansion.
•Thailand is considered a potential epicenter for new investment because of its readiness in land, costs, energy, and regional connectivity.
•These details were disclosed during a panel titled "Powering Thailand’s Next Growth Cycle: Efficient Energy & Low Carbon Infrastructure" at the Bangkok Business Summit 2026.
•Executives from Google and Gulf Energy Development, along with the Ministry of Energy, discussed the direction of Data Center and AI investments.
•The Ministry of Energy stated the Thai power system is ready to support increased demand with 10,000 MW.
•Karan Bajwa, Vice President of Google for Asia Pacific, stated that current AI infrastructure expansion is much faster than in the past.
•Google plans to build more infrastructure in the next 12 months than in previous periods.