Google invests 36 billion baht to boost Thai cloud and AI services

Google committed to a significant investment of 36 billion baht to expand its cloud infrastructure and data centres in Bangkok and Chon Buri, announced on Monday, September 30.

Ruth Porat, the President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, highlighted that this expansion aims to meet the growing demand for cloud services in Southeast Asia and globally, while also promoting Thailand’s role in the AI economy.

This substantial investment will bolster Google’s cloud services, AI innovations, and popular platforms like Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Workspace, which are utilised by billions around the globe. Google’s initiative, under the Leave No Thai Behind mission, seeks to enhance accessibility to digital and AI skills for all Thais, aiming to drive the country’s digital transformation.

“Our commitment is to ensure that every Thai has access to the digital skills and AI tools necessary for future growth.”

A Deloitte study indicates that this investment could generate 14,000 new jobs and boost Thailand’s economy by 140 billion baht by 2029. The infrastructure expansion is intended to cater to both local and international needs, solidifying Thailand’s position as a key player in the regional cloud and AI landscape.

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her gratitude to Google for its trust in Thailand’s potential and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting this partnership. She emphasised that the collaboration aligns with the Cloud First Policy, which aims to improve public data management and services.

The Thai government also seeks to promote AI literacy in line with international standards, ensuring that the public gains a deeper understanding of the technology, said the Thai premier

“This partnership with Google is a testament to our country’s potential and our government’s dedication to advancing digital transformation.”

This announcement builds on the 2022 agreement between Google Cloud and Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, which established a foundation for stronger digital competitiveness and cloud adoption. The Thai government remains dedicated to advancing these collaborations, continuing efforts initiated under former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to further enhance Thailand’s digital landscape, reported Pattaya News.