Microsoft to Invest Over $1 Billion in Thailand for Cloud, AI Infrastructure
By Kimberley Kao
Microsoft said it plans to invest more than $1 billion in Thailand over the next two years in cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, as demand for AI computing continues to grow in the region.
The U.S. tech giant said Tuesday, following a meeting between its vice chair and president Brad Smith and Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, that the investment will build on existing partnerships to expand its data-center footprint and upskill local talent.
It also plans to invest in cybersecurity and sovereign technology in the country.
The investment aims to accelerate the adoption and use of AI across Thailand's workforce, also known as AI diffusion, which is an indicator of productivity and long-term economic competitiveness, Microsoft said.
"There is a noticeable gap in AI diffusion between the world's most advanced economies and the developing world," Smith said in a statement.
"Thailand is already moving in the right direction, and we are committed to helping the cloud and AI advance this country's entire economy and all of its people," he said.
Write to Kimberley Kao at kimberley.kao@wsj.com
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March 31, 2026 02:26 ET (06:26 GMT)
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