Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched a new data centre region in Thailand, marking a significant milestone for the cloud computing giant and the local technology landscape. This new development, designed to cater to developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations in Thailand, offers a local option for running applications and serving end-users directly from AWS data centres.
In a notable commitment to the Thai economy, AWS plans to invest over $5 billion (approximately SGD 6.82 billion) in the region. According to Prasad Kalyanaraman, AWS Vice President of Infrastructure Services, the establishment of this new region will empower customers to deploy advanced applications by leveraging a comprehensive suite of core cloud capabilities, which includes compute, storage, analytics, and networking. He also highlighted the importance of emerging technologies, stating that the region would facilitate the evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities for customers. Speaking to iTnews Asia, Kalyanaraman remarked that the new offerings are aimed at enhancing business continuity and achieving operational efficiencies.
The newly launched region comprises three availability zones, designed to ensure business continuity for customers and to provide low latency for applications that require multiple availability zones. Each availability zone operates with independent power, cooling, and physical security, all interconnected through redundant, ultra-low-latency networks. This infrastructure is intended to enhance the reliability and performance of services offered to clients.
AWS anticipates that the construction and ongoing operation of the new region will contribute approximately $10 billion to Thailand's gross domestic product (GDP). The announcement indicates that the development will create a significant number of job opportunities, providing over 11,000 full-time-equivalent positions in various sectors, including construction, facility maintenance, engineering, and telecommunications. These roles will be integral to the AWS supply chain within Thailand, underscoring the company's commitment to fostering local economic growth.
With the introduction of this new region, AWS expands its global footprint to 111 availability zones across 35 geographic regions, strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving cloud marketplace and enabling businesses in Thailand to innovate and expand using advanced cloud technologies.
Source: Noah Wire Services