Urging AI and Software Promotion for Thai Data Centers

Khaosod•Economy•10d ago

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Calls for a government AI and software promotion plan to maximize the economic value of Thailand's growing data center industry.

•The government is considering excise tax measures to transition the Thai automotive industry toward BEV and hybrid vehicle production.
•Data centers are identified as critical infrastructure for future industries requiring AI and massive data storage.
•Direct short-term economic benefits from data centers are limited to construction, water, and electricity costs due to imported hardware.
•Thai automotive production is expected to contract by approximately 1.8% in 69 and return to growth in 70 if measures succeed.

•Data centers provide benefits in data security and reduced latency compared to storing data abroad.
•Most operators establish data centers in Bangkok and nearby areas due to more efficient communication cable systems.
•The government is currently meeting to close legal loopholes and establish regulations for data center oversight.
•The government is considering using excise tax mechanisms to incentivize producers to use more domestic parts for eco-friendly vehicles.
•Nattaporn Triratanasirikul stated that adjusting the excise tax structure aims to create a level playing field for domestic automotive production.
•Successful tax restructuring is expected to increase the Manufacturing Production index next year.
•Long-term economic value requires a promotion plan for AI software and solutions built on Thai data center infrastructure.
•Thai automotive production is projected to shrink by about 1.8% in 69.

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Nattaporn Triratanasirikul(ณัฐพร ตรีรัตนศิริกุล)

Deputy Managing Director of Kasikorn Research Center Co., Ltd.

Kasikorn Research Center Co., Ltd.(ศูนย์วิจัยกสิกรไทย จำกัด)

An organization whose Deputy Managing Director provided analysis on the EV industry and tax structures.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพฯ)ℹ️

An area where most operators prefer to establish data centers due to efficient communication cables.