Thailand’s ambitions to become a regional data center hub hinge on its ability to address energy constraints, infrastructure readiness, and investment complexity.

This opening panel at the latest Thailand Cloud & Datacentre Convention explores how aligning policy, capital, and connectivity can unlock the next phase of growth. From accelerating nationwide data center development to strengthening regional interconnectivity, all while balancing sustainability with long-term economic goals.

Moderated by Norasak Suphakorntanakit, Head of Capital Markets and Investment at Cushman & Wakefield, the discussion features key insights from: 

• Supparat Singhara Na Ayutthaya, Vice Chairman of the Thailand Data Centre Association

• Insa Illgen, Programme Director for the Thai German Cooperation Energy Mobility Climate (TGC EMC) at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 

• Sombat Sangsawang, Head of Operations DC at AIMS Data Centre