Microsoft to build a new data centre to support Thailand's tech industry

Microsoft has revealed intentions to construct a regional data centre as well as an AI and cloud infrastructure in Thailand. The initiative intends to improve the accessibility of cloud services, assist Thailand's digital economy, and train more than 100,000 people. This action is a component of Microsoft's dedication to support Thailand's digital and economic development.

"Our new data centre region, along with the investments we are making in cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as AI skilling, build on our long-standing commitment to the country -- and will help Thai organisations across the public and private sector drive new impact and growth," said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft.

According to the company, the new data centre will allow Thailand to capitalise on the significant economic and productivity opportunities presented by the latest AI technology.

"Microsoft is dedicated to helping Thailand excel as a digital economy, ensuring that the benefits of cloud and AI technologies are widespread and contribute to the prosperity and well-being of Thais," said Dhanawat Suthumpun, MD of Microsoft Thailand.

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Indonesia. It also announced to provide AI skilling opportunities for 2.5 million people in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states by 2025.

Microsoft has announced that it will invest USD 1.7 billion in the next four years in A new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure which will be constructed in Indonesia. Satya Nadella, the Chairman and CEO of Microsoft announced today's spanning digital infrastructure, and support for developers which would help Indonesia to thrive in this new era.

It was also stated earlier that the company has announced an investment of around USD 1.5 billion in the UAE-based AI tech company, named G42- aiming to support each other to establish a USD 1 billion fund for the developers.