08 November 2024
GDS International has received approval to build a hyperscale data centre in Thailand, will invest up to US$1 billion over the next five years in the project, and has signed a partnership deal with real estate developer Amata for the site in Chonburi.
GDS CEO Jamie Khoo said that the site is ideal for data centre development due to the presence of available zones, proximity to subsea cable landing stations, and secure location outside floodplains.
“We selected Amata as our strategic partner for its impressive scale – hosting around 800 factories and commercial outlets – and its reliable, comprehensive utilities and infrastructure that support diverse needs,” said Khoo.
"Our investment in Thailand aligns with our vision of advancing the digital economy across Asia,” said GDS International chairman William Huang. “Our goal is to build a cutting-edge data centre park that not only meets Thailand's cloud and AI infrastructure needs but also fosters a thriving data centre ecosystem.”
