True IDC Thailand AI Hub: 250MW EEC Hyperscale Campus
Status: Under Construction / Groundbreaking (April 2026) | Location: Chonburi
Project Overview
Announced on April 1, 2026, the True IDC AI Factory represents a landmark investment of 77 billion THB (approximately $2.4 billion) aimed at strengthening Thailand’s data sovereignty and digital infrastructure. Developed by True IDC, a subsidiary of CP Group, in partnership with BlackRock through its Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) division, the project is the first facility in Thailand purpose-built to support advanced GPU clusters for large-scale artificial intelligence training workloads. The AI Factory features a fully modular architecture, enabling rapid deployment and scalable expansion to meet evolving hyperscaler demands. This design positions the facility as a “platform play,” attracting global cloud providers such as Microsoft, which has already committed as a major tenant for its Thailand Cloud Region. Strategically, the facility underpins Thailand’s emerging “Security Economy” by ensuring that sensitive and mission-critical data can be processed and stored domestically, reducing reliance on cross-border data flows. At the same time, it incorporates a high-efficiency power architecture optimized for best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), balancing sustainability with the immense energy demands of AI infrastructure.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | True IDC Thailand AI Hub: 250MW EEC Hyperscale Campus |
| Location | Chonburi |
| Status | Under Construction / Groundbreaking (April 2026) |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Online: Late 2027; Full Build: 2029 |
| Total IT Load | 250 MW |
| Total Capacity | Multi-building mega campus; Board of Investment (BOI) Approved |
| Tier Level | Tier IV (Sovereign & Enterprise AI Ready) |
| Project Type | "Security Economy" Sovereign AI Factory |
City Profile
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| City Name | Chonburi |
| Population | ≈ 1.6 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | ≈ 2.8 million (Chonburi–Pattaya–Eastern Seaboard corridor) |
| City GDP | ≈ USD 50–55 billion |
| Per Capita Income | ≈ USD 18,000–20,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 1 (Thailand – Eastern Economic Corridor hub) |
| Key Strengths | Core hub of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) / EEC Office. |
| Construction Contractor | Leading Thai-Global EPC partnership. |
| MEP Engineering | Advanced high-efficiency power architecture; Modular UPS. |
| Network Connectivity | Direct low-latency link to Bangkok and ASEAN subsea cables. |
| Power Infrastructure | 250 MW Capacity; Sustainable energy management focus. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 250 MW |
| UPS Redundancy | $N+1$ Modular Design. |
| Cooling System | AI-optimized high-density cooling (Liquid-ready). |
| Connectivity | Core Southeast Asian hub for Cloud & AI sovereignty. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 (Targeting best-in-class for tropical climate). |
| Energy Mix | Grid-tied with increasing solar-integration roadmap. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | April 1, 2026 |
| Construction Start | 2026 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2027. |
| Full Buildout | NA |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | $2.4 Billion |
| Funding | CP Group / GIP-BlackRock Strategic Investment. |