TikTok is investing US$25 billion in data infrastructure projects in Thailand, the company’s biggest investment announced to date in Southeast Asia, as China’s technology giants continue expanding their footprint in the region.The investment would be used to install additional servers and expand data storage and processing infrastructure across Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao provinces to support rising demand for digital services, according to an announcement by Thailand’s Board of Investment on Wednesday.The company, owner of the short video platform of the same name, also committed to “developing digital literacy and e-commerce curricula to help create new business opportunities” for Thai entrepreneurs and the workforce, according to the statement.
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TikTok makes record US$25b investment to expand digital infrastructure in Thailand
TikTok is making a record US$25 billion investment in Thailand to expand its digital infrastructure, marking its largest investment in Southeast Asia to date. Announced by Thailand's Board of Investment on Wednesday, the funds will be used to install more servers and enhance data storage and processing capabilities in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chachoengsao provinces.
Coco FengSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-07 · 08:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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TikTok is making a record US$25 billion investment in Thailand to expand its digital infrastructure, marking its largest investment in Southeast Asia to date. Announced by Thailand's Board of Investment on Wednesday, the funds will be used to install more servers and enhance data storage and processing capabilities in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Chachoengsao provinces. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for digital services. Additionally, TikTok has pledged to develop digital literacy and e-commerce curricula to foster new business opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs and the workforce. This move signifies a significant expansion of Chinese technology giants' presence in the region.
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TikTok committed to developing digital literacy and e-commerce curricula for Thai entrepreneurs and workforce.
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The investment will be used to install additional servers and expand data storage and processing infrastructure.
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The investment is TikTok's biggest announced to date in Southeast Asia.
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TikTok is investing US$25 billion in data infrastructure projects in Thailand.
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