Etix Launches Second Data Center Facility

Expansion of Data Centre Capacity in Thailand

Etix Everywhere, a global data centre provider, has recently launched the ETIX BKK#2 data centre facility in Bangkok, valued at £220 million. This significant investment has increased the company's total data centre capacity in Thailand to 28 megawatts. The new facility complements the existing ETIX BKK#1 data centre, which has a capacity of 5MW, with 3MW already fully utilized.

The expansion marks a major milestone for Etix Everywhere, as the development of ETIX BKK#1 enabled the company to multiply its capacity by six times within just three years. Currently, there is an additional 2MW available at ETIX BKK#1, and the launch of ETIX BKK#2 with an extra 23MW comes at a crucial time for the company.

ETIX BKK#2 is located adjacent to ETIX BKK#1 and features a building spanning 16,000 square metres. According to Pierre Patris, the company's chief executive for Asia, customers can benefit from the same telecom ecosystem as the first data centre, allowing them to grow as if they were operating within the same building.

Insights into Thailand’s Data Centre Trends

In addition to the new facility, Etix Everywhere released a white paper titled "Data Center Trends in Thailand 2025," developed in collaboration with analysts from Schneider Electric, CommScope, DC Byte, and Cushman and Wakefield. The report highlights a transformative period for Thailand's data centre industry, marked by record-breaking capacity growth, increasing hyperscaler investments, and a shift towards AI-driven infrastructure.

For many years, Thailand remained on the periphery of the region's digital boom, often overshadowed by its neighboring countries. However, 2025 marked a turning point, driven by the convergence of liberalized investment laws, improved energy availability, strategic sub-sea cable projects, and rising demand from AI and hyperscale players.

While Singapore faces land constraints, Malaysia deals with permit issues, and Indonesia enters a cooling phase, Thailand is now emerging as a key player in the regional data centre landscape. The country currently operates 53 data centres, surpassing Indonesia in operational capacity, with over 150MW live and more than 500MW under development.

Shifting Demands and Strategic Developments

The demand for data centre services is evolving, with a growing emphasis on graphics processing unit (GPU)-intensive workloads. This has led to rapid deployment of high-density racks and liquid cooling solutions. Additionally, the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is becoming a strategic hub for AI training, caching, and hyperscale campuses.

Investors are benefiting from streamlined incentives provided by the Board of Investment, including foreign ownership flexibility and access to pre-approved energy and fibre infrastructure. As Thailand's ecosystem continues to scale, the demand for highly specialized roles has surged almost overnight.

However, challenges remain, particularly in non-metro zones such as the EEC, where many hyperscale campuses are being built. Local educational infrastructure and technical labour supply are still underdeveloped in these areas, according to Etix Everywhere.

Conclusion

The launch of ETIX BKK#2 represents a significant step forward for Etix Everywhere in Thailand. With the company's expanding presence and the insights provided by the "Data Center Trends in Thailand 2025" report, it is clear that Thailand is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in the future of data centre infrastructure in Southeast Asia. As the market continues to evolve, the focus will be on meeting the growing demand for advanced technologies while addressing the challenges of workforce development and infrastructure expansion.