Telehouse BKK1 Bangkok Data Center: 9.5MVA Interconnection Hub
Status: Operational | Location: 66 Rimklong Bangkapi Road, Bangkapi, Huai Khwang (Rama 9 Business District), Bangkok 10310, Thailand
Project Overview
Telehouse BKK1 is Telehouse’s flagship purpose-built interconnection data center in Thailand, strategically located in Bangkok’s Rama 9 central business district, one of the country’s fastest-growing technology and commercial hubs. Designed to serve as a leading connectivity gateway for Thailand and Southeast Asia, the three-story facility spans approximately 9,000 m² and delivers highly resilient colocation, cloud connectivity, and digital infrastructure services for hyperscale cloud providers, telecommunications operators, financial institutions, content delivery networks, and enterprise customers. Engineered with a strong focus on network resilience and carrier neutrality, BKK1 features four geographically diverse dark fiber entry routes and a unique level of structural redundancy within the Thai market ensuring exceptional network availability and business continuity. The campus is further supported by dual 2N power feeds supplied from two independent utility substations, redundant UPS systems, backup generators, and advanced monitoring technologies that provide continuous power for mission-critical workloads. Telehouse BKK1 also offers direct cloud on-ramps to major global cloud platforms and extensive interconnection services, enabling low-latency connectivity to domestic, regional, and international networks while supporting hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. The facility is designed to accommodate high-density colocation environments with energy-efficient cooling systems capable of supporting increasingly demanding AI, cloud, and enterprise applications. Sustainability is a key element of the campus, with operations powered by 100% renewable energy and supported by efficient infrastructure that reduces environmental impact. Combining resilient engineering, superior connectivity, and scalable infrastructure, Telehouse BKK1 strengthens Bangkok’s position as a premier digital gateway for Southeast Asia while providing a secure, future-ready platform for long-term digital transformation and regional growth.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Telehouse BKK1 Bangkok Data Center: 9.5MVA Interconnection Hub |
| Location | 66 Rimklong Bangkapi Road, Bangkapi, Huai Khwang (Rama 9 Business District), Bangkok 10310, Thailand |
| Status | Operational |
| Commissioning | May 2023 |
| Total IT Load | ~6.0 MW Critical IT Load |
| Total Capacity | 9.5 MVA Total Utility Power Capacity across 9,000 m² total facility space |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 Certified |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Interconnection, Carrier-Neutral & Enterprise Cloud Gateway Data Center |
City Profile
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| City Name | Bangkok |
| Population | City population (2024 estimate): approx. 11.4 million people (city proper). |
| Urban Agglomeration | Bangkok Metropolitan Region (urban agglomeration): approximately 17.4+ million people. |
| City GDP | Nominal GDP (2023): ~US$176 billion (city economic output) — one of ASEAN’s largest. |
| Per Capita Income | Per capita income: ~THB 675,979 (~US$19,448) per year (2023 estimate). |
| City Tier | Bangkok is classified as a megacity and a global primate city (dominates the nation’s urban and economic systems). |
| Key Strengths | Bangkok is Thailand’s capital and political hub with major government institutions and headquarters of leading corporations. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Telehouse |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) & Local Telecom Carriers / Internet Exchange Partners (TIX/BKNIX) |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Japanese & Thai Mission-Critical EPC & General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Telehouse Technical Infrastructure Engineering & KDDI Global Design Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform featuring four diverse underground fiber entrance routes; direct interconnectivity with local carrier network hubs; dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct cloud gateway access (including AWS Direct Connect). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual extra-high reliability utility power feeds from two separate sub-stations, static 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) topology, and N+1 emergency standby diesel generators. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 9.5 MVA Total Power Capacity |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Configuration |
| Cooling System | Energy-efficient precision chilled water cooling systems with N+1/N+2 CRAH unit distribution, hot/cold aisle containment, and high-density thermal management support. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform offering ultra-low latency direct interconnects to local internet exchanges and regional fiber backbones. |
| PUE Target | < 1.35 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | 100% matched clean renewable energy supply protocol. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | January 2022 |
| Construction Start | Q1 2022 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | May 2023 |
| Full Buildout | Operational |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | THB 2.5 Billion (~$74,000,000 USD) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure by Telehouse / KDDI Corporation |