Galaxy Data Centre (GDC), a global sustainable digital infrastructure provider, is planning to expand into Thailand to establish a hyper-scale computing power and green energy synergy cluster in Rayong, located within Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
At a forum on August 6, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, deputy prime minister, Minister of Home Affairs, and acting prime minister of Thailand, confirmed that GDC's expansion aligns with Thailand's digital economy goals and the country's AI and digital capabilities.
Green digital hub
"As a global IDC provider committed to sustainable development, our investment in Thailand represents a strategic milestone in expanding our green digital energy ecosystem," Mr. Feng Hui, founder of Galaxy Data Centre, said.
Hui emphasised that the company will help accelerate the development of the green digital hub in Rayong bydeploying GW-scale green AI data centre (AIDC) technologies.
Mr. Hui emphasised that GDC's initiatives, including knowledge transfer, local talent development, and the establishment of Rayong as a premier green digital hub, will create transformative opportunities for the Thai people, the EEC, and the nation's broader economic aspirations.
Thailand 4.0 strategy
Wechayachai assured the full support of the Thai government for the project, affirming GDC's role in advancing Thailand 4.0 Strategy. This strategy, according to the UN Trade and Development, involves "a new economic model based on innovation, creativity, high-quality services, and new technology".
