Beijing Haoyang Cloud & Data Technology Co. is investing $2.2 billion to build a 300-megawatt hyperscale data center in Thailand’s WHA industrial park in Rayong province.The project supports Thailand’s ambition to become a regional data center hub, competing with Malaysia and Singapore to attract tech investments amid rising demand for AI-powered applications.
WHA Corp., co-founded by Jareeporn Jarukornsaku, has been developing industrial estates, including those in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor, which have attracted billions in foreign investment.
The data center, Beijing Haoyang’s first overseas facility, is expected to be operational in 2026, strengthening Chinese enterprises’ overseas expansion.Global tech giants, including TikTok, Google, and Microsoft, are building digital facilities in Thailand.
The move aligns with Thailand’s ambition to become a regional digital hub, leveraging its strategic location and growing demand for cloud services. As competition heats up, Beijing Haoyang’s facility is anticipated to play a pivotal role in catering to the increasing needs of businesses and consumers in Southeast Asia. This development also reflects the broader trend of technological investments shaping the region’s digital transformation.
Thai companies such as Gulf Development and B. Grimm are also ramping up investment in data centers. This surge in investment reflects Thailand’s growing demand for digital infrastructure, driven by rapid advancements in technology and increasing reliance on cloud services. As businesses across various industries embrace digital transformation, the need for robust and efficient data centers has become paramount, positioning these companies as key players in the nation’s tech ecosystem.
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