Google Cloud has launched a new cloud region in Bangkok, marking a key milestone in the company’s US$1 billion investment in Thailand’s digital infrastructure.

The facility is expected to contribute around THB 1.4 trillion to the Thai economy over the next five years and support an average of 130,000 jobs annually.

The new region allows Thai businesses and public sector organisations to host and process data locally, reducing reliance on overseas data centres.

By keeping data within national borders, the Bangkok region supports compliance with local regulations including the Personal Data Protection Act, while also reducing network latency for applications in sectors such as banking and insurance.

KASIKORN Business-Technology Group and True Digital Group are among early users of the region.

Executives from the companies said the local cloud presence simplifies compliance with Bank of Thailand standards and strengthens the foundation for secure, large-scale data analysis and AI deployment.

Dhipaya Group Holdings and Krungthai Card said the region will help improve service performance, enhance security, and speed up delivery of digital financial services.

Google Cloud said the Bangkok region connects to its global network spanning 43 regions and more than 7.75 million kilometres of terrestrial and subsea fibre, including the TalayLink submarine cable linking Thailand and Australia.

The company said customers can access global AI tools and models such as Gemini while keeping regulated data within Thailand.

The region supports encryption of data at rest and in transit by default and allows customers to manage their own encryption keys. It launches with certifications including ISO/IEC 27001, 27017 and 27018, as well as PCI DSS and SOC 1, 2 and 3.

Google Cloud is working with partners including Accenture, Beryl8, Deloitte, MFEC and NTT Data to support customer migration and system integration.

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