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Google Invests $1 Billion in Thailand for Data Centers, Creating 14,000 Jobs in Chonburi

Sep 30, 2024, 12:52 PM

Google has announced a $1 billion investment (36 billion Thai baht) to build data centers and expand its cloud infrastructure in Thailand. This initiative aims to accelerate AI growth and meet the rising demand for cloud services in Southeast Asia, a region with 675 million people. The project is expected to create approximately 14,000 jobs annually from 2025 to 2029 and contribute around $4 billion to Thailand's GDP by 2029. The data center will be located in Chonburi province, and the investment is part of Google's broader strategy to enhance its technological footprint in the region.