NextGen Data Center and Cloud Services
Status: Approved by BOI; Under Development/Construction | Location: Navanakorn Industrial Estate, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Project Overview
The NextGen Data Center is a significant greenfield hyperscale project developed by NextGen Data Center and Cloud Services Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Dubai-based DAMAC Digital. The facility is strategically located in the Navanakorn Industrial Estate in Pathum Thani Province, just north of Bangkok. This location is outside the traditional congested city center, providing access to essential infrastructure and land for large-scale expansion while maintaining critical low-latency connectivity to the capital.
The project is a direct response to the massive demand from global hyperscale cloud providers and the accelerating adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads in the ASEAN region. With an initial target IT load of 84 MW and a total investment value of approximately $826.42 million (26.7 billion Baht), it marks a substantial investment in Thailand’s digital economy. The facility is designed from the ground up to be AI-ready, featuring the structural capacity and cooling systems necessary to support extremely high-density GPU racks and advanced computing clusters. This focus aligns with the Thai government’s push for high-value digital sectors and the incentives offered for projects supporting advanced computing capabilities.
The design is expected to meet stringent global standards, targeting a Tier III or Tier IV-ready design to ensure high availability and reliability for mission-critical applications. Furthermore, the project aims to leverage Thailand’s abundant power supply and strong connectivity backbone, which includes access to multiple international submarine cables. By meeting the required Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) standards and contributing to local skill development, the project is set to benefit from the highest level of corporate income tax (CIT) exemption offered by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), positioning it as a cornerstone in Thailand's goal to become a leading regional hub for cloud and AI innovation.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | NextGen Data Center and Cloud Services |
| Location | Navanakorn Industrial Estate, Pathum Thani, Thailand |
| Status | Approved by BOI; Under Development/Construction |
| Commissioning | Phased rollout |
| Total IT Load | ~84 MW (Initial Phase) |
| Total Capacity | Hyperscale Campus Design (Multi-building potential) |
| Tier Level | Tier III/IV-Ready Design (Targeting high availability) |
| Project Type | Greenfield Hyperscale/Colocation, AI-Optimized |
City Profile
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| City Name | navanakorn industrial estate pathum thani thailand |
| Population | over a million people |
| Urban Agglomeration | NA |
| City GDP | " data available |
| Per Capita Income | NA |
| City Tier | Tier 2/Satellite Hyperscale Hub (Part of the larger Bangkok ecosystem) |
| Key Strengths | Proximity to Bangkok, Well-established Industrial Estate Infrastructure, Ample Land for Expansion, Favorable BOI Incentives |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | NextGen Data Center and Cloud Services Co., Ltd. |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | N/A (Project led by NextGen/DAMAC) |
| Construction Contractor | N/A (Specific contractors not widely disclosed) |
| MEP Engineering | N/A (Specific firms not widely disclosed) |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-Neutral, High-speed fiber links to Bangkok and subsea cables |
| Power Infrastructure | Connection to National Grid (Metropolitan area power) |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 84 MW (IT Load) |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 or 2N (Typical for Hyperscale/Tier III+) |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency cooling systems designed for high-density racks |
| Connectivity | Carrier-Neutral, Direct cloud access |
| PUE Target | Must meet BOI PUE standards for tax exemption (Implies low target, e.g., < 1.4) |
| Energy Mix | Incentivized to use/promote Green Energy |
Milestones
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| Announcement | November 2025 (BOI Approval) |
| Construction Start | Estimated 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Phased throughout 2027-2028 (Estimated) |
| Full Buildout | Phased over several years |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | ~26.7 Billion Baht (US$826.42 Million) |
| Funding | DAMAC Digital (Dubai-based Investor) |