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THAILAND'S RICHEST MAN BETS $4.3B ON AI INFRASTRUCTURE

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SUN, JUL 19, 2026

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Sarath Ratanavadi plans to invest up to 140 billion baht through Gulf Development Pcl over five years to expand data centers and infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence growth in Thailand.

The expansion targets critical infrastructure needed to support the AI sector's rapid development across Southeast Asia. Gulf Development will deploy capital to build data center capacity and related facilities essential for AI computing and services. Ratanavadi's investment signals confidence in Thailand's AI market potential and positions Gulf Development as a key infrastructure player in the region. The five-year timeline suggests a measured rollout of facilities to meet projected demand. The move reflects broader regional trends as tech companies and investors increase spending on AI infrastructure. Data centers represent core assets for supporting machine learning, cloud computing, and enterprise AI applications. No specific details were provided regarding facility locations, technology partnerships, or expected completion dates for the expansion program.

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