ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has broken ground on a new data center in Bangkok, Thailand.
The operator’s Thai division this week announced the commencement of construction on STT Bangkok 2 – its third facility in the country.
Part of the STT Bangkok data center campus, the new facility will offer up to 24MW of IT capacity. Construction is underway and the facility is expected to be ready for service by Q4 2026.
STT Bangkok 2 will be able to cater to high-density and AI workloads via a hybrid cooling environment supporting both air and liquid cooling options.
“We are thrilled to commence construction on STT Bangkok 2, which marks a significant milestone in our commitment to supporting Thailand's digital transformation,” said Budsarin Pradityont, country head, STT GDC (Thailand). “This new facility will not only enhance our capacity to meet the growing demand for advanced digital infrastructure but also reinforce our position as a leading provider in the region.”
STT Bangkok 1, the company's first data center in Thailand and located on the same campus as the new facility, has been operational since September 2021. The seven-story building offers a gross floor area of 30,000 sqm (322,915 sq ft) with a design IT capacity of 22MW.
STT Bangkok 3 provides 2MW of IT capacity and is located within the One Bangkok district. Plans for Bangkok 3 were first announced in August 2023.
The likes of Equinix, Telehouse, Empyrion, Edgnex, NexDC, Etix Everywhere, NTT, Singtel, Bridge DC, SuperNAP, and others have or are developing data centers around Bangkok.
