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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.

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. At the same time, sustainability has become a non-negotiable imperative. Governments, investors, and communities are calling for a digital future that does not come at the expense of environmental stewardship. Our industry faces the challenge of ensuring that growth in digital capacity supports, rather than undermines, sustainability goals.

In this PodChats for FutureCOO episode, Daniel Pointon, Group CTO at STT GDC, discusses how enterprises can prepare for 2026 by balancing AI-driven growth with sustainability and regulatory alignment. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved rapidly from a conceptual technology to a transformative force of industries, reshaping business models and digital infrastructure.  As AI models become more sophisticated, the demand for computational power continues to surge, driving hyperscalers and enterprises alike to seek new solutions for data centre design and operations.

At STT GDC Thailand, we recognise that our people are the foundation of our success. We are delighted to announce that ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (Thailand) has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to foster an inclusive workplace that supports and empowers our employees.

Data centres have become the cornerstone of the digital economy, underpinning the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI). As AI workloads intensify, so too does the debate around sustainability and energy efficiency. Today’s largest data centres can consume over 100 MW — enough to power 80,000 homes — making the quest for sustainable operations more urgent than ever.

Daniel: Emerging technologies like AI, automation, and advanced cooling systems are transforming the future of sustainable data centres at scale. AI, for instance, is capable of enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability by optimising cooling management. This is particularly crucial as AI and other accelerated computing workloads continue to grow, requiring higher power densities and more efficient cooling solutions. Our collaboration with AI specialists to host GPU clusters in our data centres, utilising innovative liquid cooling technologies, underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship.

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.

Singapore-based ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) is building on its achievement of being certified under NVIDIA’s DGX-Ready Data Center program for it first two facilities – STT Singapore 6 and STT Bangkok 1. The certification affirms that these data centres can support advanced AI capabilities and next-generation infrastructure, including NVIDIA’s AI systems, marking a significant milestone for the company

As digital transformation accelerates across Southeast Asia, the need for secure, high-performance infrastructure is more critical than ever. Thailand, with its strategic location and rapidly evolving digital economy, is well-positioned to become a regional interconnection hub. The BKNIX Peering Forum 2025 exemplifies this vision bringing together industry leaders to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and advance the future of internet connectivity.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the imagination of industries worldwide, transforming everything from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and mobility. In just a few short years, AI has gone from buzzword to boardroom imperative, with decision-makers across sectors now prioritising AI adoption to future-proof their businesses. In Asia-Pacific, this transformation is especially pronounced: IDC projects that investment in AI and generative AI technologies in the region will reach US$110 billion by 2028.

Situated on Wireless Road, STT Bangkok 3 functions as a interconnection hub with carrier density and low latency capabilities, making it an ideal choice for businesses needing fast and dependable access to data, applications, and cloud services.