The establishment of this cloud region is projected to create over 11,000 full-time-equivalent jobs annually in various sectors, including construction, facility maintenance, engineering, and telecommunications.

Since its inception in 2006, AWS has grown to become a leading cloud service provider, offering more than 240 services to millions of customers worldwide, including startups, enterprises, and government agencies.

Major organizations in Thailand, such as Bank of Ayudhya and the Stock Exchange of Thailand, are already leveraging AWS services to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency.

Financial services firms like 2C2P and Ascend Money are also set to utilize AWS for improved payment processing and innovative financial solutions.

This new region features three Availability Zones designed for high availability, equipped with independent power, cooling, and security, all interconnected by ultra-low-latency networks.

Dr. Asis Unyapoth from Thailand's Digital Government Agency hailed the AWS region as a major milestone for the country's digital transformation, emphasizing its role in ensuring cloud security for sensitive data.

AWS has made a commitment to upskill the local workforce, having trained over 50,000 individuals in Thailand since 2017 through various initiatives, including AWS Academy.

In addition to its operational goals, AWS is dedicated to sustainability, aiming for net-zero carbon operations by 2040 and focusing on enhancing energy efficiency in its data centers.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially launched a new cloud region in Bangkok, Thailand, representing a significant investment in the nation's digital economy.

With this launch, AWS expands its global infrastructure to 111 Availability Zones across 35 regions, with plans for further expansion into Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Europe.

The launch of the new cloud region aligns with Thailand's Cloud First Policy, which seeks to improve e-government services and foster innovation among government agencies.

Siam Cement Group (SCG) has already migrated its operations to AWS, achieving a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and anticipating improved productivity through this local AWS region.