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True IDC breaks ground on 77 billion baht EEC data centre, boosts AI and security economy
Published on 02/04/2026
» True Internet Data Center Co., Ltd. (True IDC), Thailand’s largest data center and cloud service provider under Charoen Pokphand Group, has announced the development of a new mega data centre in a strategic location within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). As one of several major projects approved under a Board of Investment (BOI) promotion totaling over 77 billion THB, this mega-project aims to drive the “Security Economy,” strengthen Data Sovereignty, and elevate Thailand’s competitiveness in the fully realised digital and AI era. The first phase is scheduled to be operational by 2027.
The fatal flaw of AI-driven business models
Oped, Joachim Klement, Published on 02/04/2026
» Hundreds of billions of dollars are riding on the assumption that artificial intelligence will be reliable enough for high-stakes work. New research suggests it may never be. The AI tools that power ChatGPT and its rivals -- known as large language models, or LLMs -- are a genuine productivity-enhancing innovation. But they have serious shortcomings, most notably, their tendency to hallucinate, or make things up.
Power bills to rise only 1.8%
Post Reporters, Published on 01/04/2026
» Electricity tariffs in Thailand will rise by only 1.8% for the May-August period, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced on Wednesday.
Fuel reform now
Oped, Postbag, Published on 01/04/2026
» Re: "PM apology a good start," (Editorial, March 30).
Thai private investment stabilises despite global risks
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 31/03/2026
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) remains concerned that the war in the Middle East and volatility in the baht exchange rate could adversely affect the Thai economy, despite imports of capital goods rising by nearly 44% in February compared with the same period last year, reflecting continued expansion in private sector investment.
Ex-minister Adisai dies
News, Published on 31/03/2026
» Former education and commerce minister Adisai Bodharamik has died peacefully, aged 85.
Haier unveils growth strategy for 2026
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 31/03/2026
» Haier Electrical Appliances (Thailand) Co Ltd is pressing ahead with an aggressive expansion in 2026 despite economic and cost pressures, targeting across-the-board growth, with washing machines as the key driver through the simultaneous launch of 20 new models.
Energy wake-up call
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk and Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/03/2026
» Business leaders are calling for the government to study long-term energy security strategies to reduce reliance on imported energy and expand access to renewable sources in the wake of the ongoing crisis stemming from war in the Middle East.
Bang Pa-in motorway work nearing full completion
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/03/2026
» The Department of Highways is accelerating construction of the Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima motorway, with civil works now more than 99% complete and the final two construction sections expected to be finished this year.
Shipments rise in February on industrial demand
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 25/03/2026
» Exports surged by 9.9% year-on-year to US$29.4 billion in February, driven by strong industrial goods shipments, while imports jumped by 31.8% to $32.3 billion, mainly due to machinery and gold purchases, according to the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO).