" True IDC, an arm of CP Group, unveils Thailand's inaugural AI Hyperscale Data Center"
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Thailand's Digital Journey Taking a Giant Leap Forward with the Launch of True IDC's AI Hyperscale Data Center
Bangkok - May 22, 2025 - True Internet Data Center (True IDC), a data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), has significantly boosted Thailand's digital landscape by launching the nation's first AI Hyperscale Data Center. This move is expected to solidify Thailand's position as the digital hub of ASEAN.
In his statement, Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Group, highlighted the historical significance of this launch, marking Thailand's entry into the Giga Data Center era. He emphasized that robust digital infrastructure not only catalyzes technological advancement but also plays a vital role in powering the country's new economy, benefiting both businesses and citizens. By improving Thailand's global competitiveness and preparing the country for an AI-driven future, this data center investment is set to elevate Thailand's stature at both the national and regional levels. Moreover, Mr. Suphachai noted that knowledge transfer for the Thai people would be fostered through this development.
Secretary General of the Board of Investment (BOI), Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, extended his congratulations to True IDC on the launch of the new data center. He stated that this development would play a pivotal role in turning Thailand into a digital economic hub of the region, backed by a strong digital ecosystem and increased attractiveness for digital and technology-driven industries.
The new AI Hyperscale Data Center, designed for AI processing and large-scale workloads, encompasses over 20 megawatts of power capacity for high-performance and stable computing. The facility boasts a high-efficiency smart fan wall unit cooling system and is geared towards supporting liquid cooling technology. It also includes high redundancy backup systems to ensure continuous business operations. The center is engineered for energy efficiency with Thailand's best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and houses a Data Center Innovation Lab for testing and developing new solutions across various industries.
This move carries significance for industries relying heavily on massive data processing and high-performance computing, such as electric vehicles (EV), digital health and medical services, smart agriculture, fintech and digital finance, digital content, and the creative economy. By having a modern domestic digital infrastructure, these sectors can enhance their competitiveness without depending excessively on foreign data infrastructure.
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As the country moves forward in this exciting digital journey, addressing challenges related to data security, privacy, and infrastructure management will be essential to realizing the full potential of this digital hub vision. Nonetheless, the strategic partnership and the launch of True IDC's AI Hyperscale Data Center are major milestones in establishing Thailand as a pioneer in ASEAN's digital landscape, offering promising economic and technological benefits, as well as fostering sustainable development and global recognition.
Sources:[1] True IDC official press release[2] Board of Investment (BOI) official statement[3] Charoen Pokphand Group press release[4] Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) press release.
- The launch of True IDC's AI Hyperscale Data Center will strengthen Thailand's digital infrastructure, driving technological advancements and powering the country's new economy, benefiting both businesses and citizens.
- The new data center investment is expected to elevate Thailand's stature as a digital hub within ASEAN, attracting more digital and technology-driven industries.
- With its high-efficiency cooling system, liquid cooling technology, and high redundancy backup systems, the new data center is designed to support large-scale data processing industries such as electric vehicles, digital health, fintech, and the creative economy.
- The facility houses a Data Center Innovation Lab for testing and developing new solutions across various industries, fostering knowledge transfer for the Thai people.
- streamlining data management and ensuring data security and privacy will be crucial for realizing the full potential of Thailand's digital landscape.
- As Thailand transforms into a digital economy, it has the opportunity to foster sustainable development, global recognition, and economic benefits through strategic partnerships and technological innovations in data-and-cloud-computing.
