THAI PM'S FIRM TARGETS $1.5B DATA CENTER DEALS

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THU, AUG 20, 2026

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Stecon Group Pcl, a company linked to Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is bidding for three data-center construction projects valued at 49.8 billion baht ($1.5 billion). The move capitalizes on surging technology investment across Thailand.

Stecon Group Pcl has announced plans to pursue three separate data-center construction contracts as part of a broader strategy to capitalize on Thailand's growing tech sector. The combined value of the three bids reaches 49.8 billion baht. Data centers have emerged as a strategic growth area in Thailand, driven by increased regional demand for cloud infrastructure, AI applications, and digital services. The projects represent a significant expansion opportunity for Stecon Group. Thailand's government has prioritized technology infrastructure development as part of its digital economy roadmap, creating favorable conditions for large-scale tech investments. Data-center construction has attracted regional and international players amid increasing cloud adoption across Southeast Asia. Securing these contracts would position Stecon Group among major infrastructure players in the Thai tech sector.

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