The New Era of Digital Infrastructure

The Asia-Pacific region is at the epicentre of global digital transformation. The rapid adoption of cloud technologies, the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the emergence of sovereign digital infrastructure are reshaping societies and economies. At the core of this transformation are data centres – strategic assets enabling innovation, economic growth and resilience.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies across ASEAN, redefining how nations compete and grow. For Thailand, the defining factor of whether we emerge as a leader—or remain a follower—in this new era is not low-cost labour, but the strength of our digital infrastructure foundations. We stand at a pivotal moment. The AI economy is expected to transform every sector—from financial services and smart cities to education, healthcare, and manufacturing. According to Statista Market Insights, Thailand’s AI market is forecast to reach US$1.16 billion in 2025, with an annual growth rate of 26.24% through 2031. Yet beyond these figures lies a deeper truth: the shift from computing as basic support infrastructure to computing as a strategic competitive advantage.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) presents its fifth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing the strides we’ve made in driving sustainable innovation and fostering resilience in the digital landscape.

Thailand is renowned as a top tourist destination with its natural beauty and historical riches. But beneath the famed Thai hospitality and tourist attractions, the Kingdom is also a growing economic powerhouse with the second-largest economy in Southeast

Thailand is heralded as one of the great development success stories, with remarkable progress in social and economic development over the last four decades, according to the World Bank. Given the strong sustained growth and an internet economy that is growing at a healthy clip, it is unsurprising that the digital landscape in this Southeast Asian nation is growing rapidly.

The New Era of Digital Infrastructure