Google commits $1 billion to Thailand, marking its first data centre investment in the kingdom. Prime Minister Paetongtarn highlights the digital economy’s potential to reduce inequality and overcome structural issues impeding growth as Thailand shifts focus.
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Google commits $1 billion to Thailand, marking its first data centre investment in the kingdom. Prime Minister Paetongtarn highlights the digital economy’s potential to reduce inequality and overcome structural issues impeding growth as Thailand shifts focus.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Monday evening heralded a breakthrough investment by Google in Thailand of $1 billion. The investment will see the tech giant establish its first database in the kingdom. The PM praised the efforts of Srettha Thavisin, who particularly helped foster this week’s announcement. She also highlighted the strategic importance of the kingdom’s growing digital economy in fighting inequality. At the same time, it allows the country to look past its chronic structural problems impacting manufacturing. The announcement of the investment was made during a visit by Google’s Chief…