Empyrion Digital’s First Southeast Asia Investment: A 12MW Data Center in Bangkok

Empyrion Digital, a provider of next-gen digital infrastructure, has revealed plans to expand into Thailand with the construction of a 12MW edge co-location data center in Bangkok. This marks the company’s first major foray into Southeast Asia since its establishment in Singapore in 2021. The new facility is designed to strengthen the region’s digital infrastructure and address the increasing demand for data services.

The 12MW facility will be equipped to support advanced digital operations, supporting the company’s role in driving innovation and technological growth in the region.

Empyrion Digital’s new data center, located in Bang Na, a rapidly growing tech hub in Bangkok, will cover an area of 9,960 square meters. The facility will be strategically positioned to support the increasing demand for scalable digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. Equipped with the latest cooling technologies, TH1 will be optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing workloads, ensuring high energy efficiency with low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and Water Usage Effectiveness (WUE).

The TH1 data center is slated to be operational by the first quarter of 2027. It will provide extensive connectivity to all major fiber providers in Bangkok, positioning it as an optimal site for cloud service providers and businesses. Its strategic location near existing internet exchanges and upcoming submarine cable links further enhances its regional connectivity and competitive edge.

The company is tapping into Thailand’s growing digital market, which is projected to reach $1.19 billion by 2029, supported by investments from global hyperscalers and a thriving data center ecosystem. Bangkok is also emerging as the third fastest-growing data center market in Asia Pacific, driven by the country’s Cloud First policy and robust 5G infrastructure.

Mark Fong, CEO of Empyrion Digital, spoke about the importance of this investment, stating that Thailand’s growing tech landscape aligns perfectly with the company’s strategy to be present in key markets where customers are expanding. Fong also highlighted that this move reflects the company’s flexible approach to capturing growth opportunities in Southeast Asia while adapting to the evolving needs of its customers.

Empyrion Digital, headquartered in Singapore, specializes in developing and operating scalable, carrier-neutral data centers for hyperscale and enterprise clients across Asia. As a portfolio company of Seraya Partners, a leading infrastructure fund with $800 million in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, Empyrion Digital continues to expand its footprint in key markets. In addition to the upcoming Bangkok facility, the company has recently announced plans to enter Taiwan and Japan, aiming to develop a 25MW, five-story data center.

With the Bangkok data center set to be operational by the first quarter of 2027, Empyrion Digital’s new facility will join its existing data centers in Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, making it the company’s fifth global facility. Thailand’s data center market is growing rapidly, with major operators such as NTT, STT, True IDC, and Telehouse already established in the region, signaling strong demand for reliable digital infrastructure. Empyrion Digital’s expansion into this market reflects its strategic focus on meeting the needs of hyperscalers, enterprises, and cloud providers in Southeast Asia.