The launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region is a significant milestone for AWS and for Thailand, as it reflects AWS’s commitment to meeting the high demand for cloud services in the region. With this new Region, customers in Thailand and across Southeast Asia will have greater choice and flexibility in running their applications and serving their end users.
AWS’s investment of more than $5 billion in Thailand and its commitment to support over 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually will have a positive impact on Thailand’s economy, adding approximately $10 billion to the country’s GDP. This investment will not only create job opportunities but also contribute to the growth and advancement of Thailand’s digital economy.
The AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region consists of three Availability Zones, providing customers with high availability and low latency for their applications. Customers across various industries, including banking, e-commerce, telecommunications, and government agencies, are already using AWS services to innovate, drive cost efficiencies, and accelerate their digital transformation.
With the launch of this new Region, customers and AWS Partners in Thailand have welcomed the opportunity to leverage AWS’s broad portfolio of services, including analytics, machine learning, IoT, and storage, to drive innovation and meet their business needs. Organizations like Bank of Ayudhya, Charoen Pokphand Group, KASIKORN Business-Technology Group, and the Big Data Institute are already benefiting from AWS services to enhance their operations and deliver better services to their customers.
Overall, the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region marks a significant step towards advancing Thailand’s digital transformation and positioning the country as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and cloud services. AWS’s continued investment and support will further drive innovation, economic growth, and job creation in Thailand and across the Asia Pacific region.