Google Chonburi (TH-1) | Secure Hyperscale AI & Cloud Data Center Facility

Status: Phase 1 Operational / Expansion Approval   |   Location: WHA Eastern Industrial Estate (EEC)

Project Overview

The Google Chonburi (TH-1) Data Center represents the centerpiece of Alphabet’s $1 billion infrastructure commitment to Thailand. Launched in January 2026, the facility serves as the physical engine for the Bangkok Cloud Region, bringing Google’s high-performance compute, storage, and AI capabilities directly to the heart of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This project is a cornerstone of Thailand's "Cloud First" policy, intended to accelerate the digital transformation of the public sector and support a burgeoning ecosystem of local startups and enterprises.

Designed for the AI Era
The Chonburi campus is built with an "AI-First" architectural philosophy. While traditional cloud workloads are handled with high efficiency, the facility includes specialized high-density zones equipped with liquid cooling infrastructure to support Google’s latest Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) and third-party GPUs. This allows Thai businesses to run complex AI training and inference workloads (such as Vertex AI and Gemini-powered applications) with minimal latency and high reliability, keeping data within national borders to comply with increasingly stringent data residency regulations.

Sustainability and Economic Impact
In line with Google’s global sustainability goals, the TH-1 facility targets an industry-leading PUE of 1.10. The campus utilizes advanced water-efficient cooling systems—a critical factor given Thailand’s tropical climate and the importance of water management in the Chonburi industrial zone. Furthermore, Google has partnered with Gulf Energy Development to explore clean energy procurement, aiming for 24/7 carbon-free energy matching. Economically, the project is projected to contribute over $4 billion to Thailand’s GDP by 2029 and support thousands of jobs during both construction and operation.

Strategic Connectivity
Located within the WHA Eastern Industrial Estate, the campus benefits from the EEC’s world-class infrastructure, including robust power feeds and proximity to the Sriracha subsea cable landing stations. This ensures that the Thailand Cloud Region is not just a local hub but a critical node in the global subsea network connecting Southeast Asia to the rest of the world.

Today’s Latest Project Launch (January 27, 2026)
In addition to the Google launch, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) officially inaugurated the FutureGrid Accelerator today in Singapore. This is Southeast Asia’s first live High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)-powered AI infrastructure testbed. Located at Jurong Island, it is designed to handle extreme density loads (325kW+ per pod) while improving energy efficiency by 10% compared to traditional AC systems.

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