AWS Launches New Cloud Region in Thailand to Boost Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its data centre infrastructure region in Asia Pacific (Thailand), allowing businesses in Thailand to store data locally and run applications faster. The region includes three availability zones to ensure reliability and support business continuity.

The company said it will invest over $5 billion in Thailand over the next 15 years. According to AWS’s blog, this investment is expected to contribute $10 billion to Thailand’s economy and create more than 11,000 jobs each year in construction, engineering, and telecommunications.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, welcomed the development, stating, “This investment by AWS solidifies Thailand’s position as a regional hub for digital innovation and will help us build a more inclusive digital society.” 

Several Thai companies, including Charoen Pokphand Group and KASIKORN Business-Technology Group, use AWS to improve operations and scale their businesses. The company claims that government projects like the Big Data Institute’s Health Link, which aims to make healthcare data more accessible, will also benefit from the new infrastructure.

AWS’s entry into South Asia comes at a time when the demand for cloud services is rising. Organisations like the Stock Exchange of Thailand and startups such as Pomelo Fashion are using AWS to improve efficiency and support growth.

“We continue to see rapid cloud adoption across Asia Pacific as more customers unlock the full potential of the world’s most extensive, reliable, and secure cloud,” said Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of Infrastructure Services at AWS.

What’s in it for India?

This development creates new opportunities for indian startups looking to expand into Southeast Asia. Thailand’s upgraded cloud infrastructure allows Indian startups to access advanced AWS tools and services, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, while complying with data regulations.

Thailand’s location in Southeast Asia provides a gateway to neighbouring markets, giving Indian businesses a chance to serve a broader audience. For startups in sectors like fintech, e-commerce, and SaaS, the reduced costs and better performance offered by AWS’s local region can make it easier to enter the region and compete effectively.