Thailand Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030

MARKET OUTLOOK

The Thailand data center market size will witness investments of USD 3.19 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.64% during the forecast period. Thailand is a rapidly growing data center market in Southeast Asia, driven by its strategic location, demand for digitalization, and government support & initiatives. Some of the key data center operators in the Thailand data center market include AIS Business, NTT DATA, Internet Thailand, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Etix Everywhere, SUPERNAP Thailand, Telehouse, etc.

Regarding data center investments, the Thailand data center market is experiencing growth not only from colocation operators but also from hyperscale operators. Major players, such as Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft, are developing self-built hyperscale data center facilities in the country. Furthermore, the Thai government has adopted a cloud-first policy to accelerate cloud adoption in the public and private sectors. This has led to significant investment from global cloud services providers like Huawei Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud and upcoming investments by cloud operators like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services to promote cloud-based usage in the country.

The Thailand data center market has seen several new players emerge over the past few years. The notable entrants include GDS Services, Equinix, Empyrion Digital, Nxera, CloudHQ, CtrlS Datacenters, Evolution Data Centres, and Edgnex Data Centers by DAMAC. Furthermore, Thailand’s vision is to become a global industrial hub and a sustainable economy. These initiatives include digital transformation across sectors, including finance, healthcare, Digital, and construction, driving demand for data center infrastructure. Also, it is committed to sustainability through projects such as a pilot to allow data centers to buy renewable power directly which enables international companies in tech and other divisions to meet their green goals.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. There are over 30 operational colocation data centers in Thailand. The country is estimated to witness immense growth, accounting for an increase in data center facilities. The Thailand data center market is one of the developing and emerging markets for data center development in Southeast Asia.
2. Key government initiatives, such as Thailand 4.0 and the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), have been instrumental in creating a favorable investment environment. These programs focus on modernizing the nation’s economy by prioritizing innovation and technology, both of which are essential for the data center sector. Tax incentives, enhanced infrastructure, and simplified regulations have played a significant role in establishing Thailand as a competitive player in this industry.
3. The Thai Data Center Association (TDCA), previously referred to as the Thailand Data Center Council (TDCC), is a strategic coalition of prominent data center service providers in Thailand. It is focused on enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure. The association seeks to uplift the data center industry and encourage economic growth through collaborations, the promotion of initiatives, and the advancement of industry success.
4. As of 2024, the construction cost of data centers in Thailand ranges from USD 8 million to USD 9 million per MW, making it a more affordable option as compared with other regional hubs such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. However, these costs are expected to increase annually due to various factors including supply chain issues, inflation, and rising interest rates.
5. The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved numerous data center and cloud service projects, amounting to a total investment of USD 2.85 billion. Most of these projects are located in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chonburi, and Rayong.

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY THIS RESEARCH?

1. Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Thailand colocation market revenue.
2. An assessment of the data center investment in Thailand by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators.
3. Data center investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country.
4. A detailed study of the existing Thailand data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about the Thailand data center market size during the forecast period.
5. Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Thailand
6. Facilities Covered (Existing): 31
7. Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 10
8. Coverage: 4+ Cities
9. Existing vs. Upcoming (Data Center Area)
10. Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity)
11. Data center colocation market in Thailand
12. Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2024-2030)
13. Wholesale vs. Retail Colocation Revenue (2024-2030)
14. Retail Colocation Pricing
15. Wholesale Colocation Pricing
16. The Thailand data center landscape market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.
17. A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the market.
18. Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the industry.
19. A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the industry.

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

1. The Thailand data center market has the presence of several data center operators such as True IDC, SUPERNAP Thailand, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, Internet Thailand (INET), NTT DATA, AIS Business (CSL), Telehouse, Etix Everywhere, and CAT Telecom.
2. The Thailand data center industry is witnessing a boom with the entry of several operators such as GDS Services, Equinix, Evolution Data Centres, CtrlS Datacenters, Edgnex Data Centers by DAMAC, Empyrion Digital, and CloudHQ.
3. In December 2024, Doma Infrastructure Group (DIG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silicon Tech Park (STP), a Thai technology operator, to acquire 300 acres of freehold land for developing three data center parks in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) across the Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong provinces.
4. In November 2024, GDS Services revealed its intention to construct a new hyperscale data center in Chonburi province, featuring an IT power capacity of approximately 120 MW. Additionally, the company secured land at the AMATA City Chonburi Industrial Estate, which will offer access to renewable energy sources including floating solar power.
5. In September 2024, Google announced its plan to invest around USD 1 billion from 2025 to 2029 for the development of a new cloud and data center region across Bangkok and the nearby coastal province of Chonburi. It further includes the development of its first self-built data center facility in the country.

EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS

1. Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
2. Bangkok
3. Other Cities
4. List of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity)
5. Bangkok
6. Other Cities

REPORT COVERAGE:

This report analyses the Thailand data center market share. It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards. It discusses market sizing and investment estimation for different segments. The segmentation includes:

1. IT Infrastructure
2. Server Infrastructure
3. Storage Infrastructure
4. Network Infrastructure
5. Electrical Infrastructure
6. UPS Systems
7. Generators
8. Transfer Switches & Switchgears
9. PDUs
10. Other Electrical Infrastructure
11. Mechanical Infrastructure
12. Cooling Systems
13. Rack Cabinets
14. Other Mechanical Infrastructure
15. Cooling Systems
16. CRAC and CRAH Units
17. Chillers Units
18. Cooling Towers, Condensers and Dry Coolers
19. Other Cooling Units
20. General Construction
21. Core & Shell Development
22. Installation & Commissioning Services
23. Building & Engineering Design
24. Fire Detection & Suppression Systems
25. Physical Security
26. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
27. Tier Standard
28. Tier I & Tier II
29. Tier III
30. Tier IV 

VENDOR LANDSCAPE

1. IT Infrastructure Providers: Arista Networks, Atos, Cisco, Dell Technologies, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies, IBM, Inspur, Lenovo, and NetApp.
2. Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors: Arup, Architects 49, Chaan, Finishing Touch Design Studio, Meinhardt Group, Plan Architect, PPS Group, QTCG and THAI KAJIMA.
3. Support Infrastructure Providers: ABB, Airedale, Caterpillar, Cummins, Cyber Power Systems, Delta Electronics, Eaton, Fuji Electric, HITEC Power Protection, Rehlko (Kohler), Legrand, Mitsubishi Electric, Piller Power Systems, Rittal, Schneider Electric, Siemens, STULZ and Vertiv.
4. Data Center Investors: AIS Business, Alibaba Cloud, Bridge Data Centres, Etix Everywhere, Internet Thailand, NTT DATA, OneAsia Network, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, SUPERNAP Thailand, Tencent Cloud, True IDC, Telehouse and WHA Group.
5. New Entrants: Amazon Web Services, CloudHQ, CtrlS DataCenters, Doma Infrastructure Group, Evolution Data Centres, Edgnex Data Centers by DAMAC, Empyrion Digital, Equinix, Google, GDS Services, Microsoft and Nxera.