DayOne Breaks Ground on Hyperscale Data Center in Chonburi, Pioneering Thailand's Digital Future

CHONBURI, Thailand, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DayOne, a global leading data center pioneer, on March 17 has officially broken ground on its Chonburi Tech Park (CTP) Data Center campus in Amata City, Chonburi, marking a pivotal step in advancing Thailand's digital infrastructure.

With a USD 1 billion investment committed over the next few years, DayOne's hyperscale data center park in Chonburi province, southeast of Bangkok, underscores the company's long-term commitment to driving Thailand's digital transformation. This development strengthens Thailand's position as a regional hub for cloud computing, AI, and next-generation technology solutions in Southeast Asia.

The CTP campus will be powered by 180MW of grid capacity and developed in two phases. Designed to enhance Thailand's competitiveness in the cloud and AI economy, the project will provide scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure. Spanning 122,000 square meters, the campus will incorporate advanced liquid cooling technology for optimal energy efficiency. Built for scalability, the facility has future expansion plans to meet the growing demands of digital infrastructure.

Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, reaffirmed the company's commitment to Thailand's digital future: "This groundbreaking marks the start of a long-term partnership with Thailand and reinforces DayOne's leadership in data center solutions. Backed by a robust supply chain, cost-efficient operations, and industry-leading know-how, our $1 billion commitment will deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure capable of supporting AI, cloud computing, and high-performance digital services, positioning Thailand as a key hub for global digital infrastructure and technological innovation. We are proud to invest in Thailand's future and collaborate with industry leaders to create a sustainable, next-generation data center ecosystem."

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior government and industry leaders, including Ms. Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, Mr. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Secretary to the Minister of Industry, Mr. Teerawut Charoensuk, Deputy Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), Mr. Phonnathorn Vongprom, Director of the Regional Investment and Economic Center, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI); and Mr. Viwat Kromadit, CTO & CEO, Industrial Estate Business Thailand of AMATA. Their presence underscores the strong public-private collaboration driving Thailand's ambition to become a premier destination for digital infrastructure investment.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Secretary to the Minister of Industry, emphasized the project's strategic significance, "Today's groundbreaking is not just about digital infrastructure—it's about laying the foundation for Thailand's rise as a digital powerhouse. DayOne's investment is a resounding endorsement of Thailand's potential, reinforcing our commitment to building a globally competitive, sustainable, and future-ready digital economy. Through strong government policies such as the Cloud First Policy, we are fostering an environment where data centers don't just support businesses but power Thailand's digital future."

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of BOI, underscored Thailand's attractiveness as a global technology investment hub. "Thailand's strategic location, strong regulatory framework, and rapidly growing digital economy make it a destination of choice for leading technology companies. BOI fully supports major data center investments like DayOne's, which will drive technological innovation, enhance regional connectivity, and strengthen Thailand's digital economy."

Mr. Teerawut Charoensuk, Deputy Governor of IEAT, reinforced the significance of this initiative. "Thailand continues to be a prime destination for high-tech investments, and this groundbreaking demonstrates our commitment to developing a world-class digital ecosystem. DayOne's investment will drive economic growth, create high-value jobs, and establish Thailand as a center for digital innovation in the region."

Mr. Viwat Kromadit, CTO & CEO of Industrial Estate Business Thailand AMATA said, "At Amata, we are committed to driving Thailand's industrial and digital transformation by providing world-class infrastructure and a thriving ecosystem for global investors. The groundbreaking of DayOne's hyperscale data center at Amata City Chonburi marks a significant milestone in strengthening Thailand's position as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia. We are proud to support DayOne in this endeavor and look forward to a future where technology and industry come together to propel Thailand's digital economy forward."

As Thailand advances its digital transformation, DayOne is set to play a pivotal role in the country's expanding digital economy, empowering AI-driven industries, global cloud providers, and multinational enterprises across the region.

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About DayOne

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective, and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne's leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub.

CHONBURI, Thailand, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DayOne, a global leading data center pioneer, on March 17 has officially broken ground on its Chonburi Tech Park (CTP) Data Center campus in Amata City, Chonburi, marking a pivotal step in advancing Thailand's digital infrastructure.

With a USD 1 billion investment committed over the next few years, DayOne's hyperscale data center park in Chonburi province, southeast of Bangkok, underscores the company's long-term commitment to driving Thailand's digital transformation. This development strengthens Thailand's position as a regional hub for cloud computing, AI, and next-generation technology solutions in Southeast Asia.

The CTP campus will be powered by 180MW of grid capacity and developed in two phases. Designed to enhance Thailand's competitiveness in the cloud and AI economy, the project will provide scalable, high-performance digital infrastructure. Spanning 122,000 square meters, the campus will incorporate advanced liquid cooling technology for optimal energy efficiency. Built for scalability, the facility has future expansion plans to meet the growing demands of digital infrastructure.

Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, reaffirmed the company's commitment to Thailand's digital future: "This groundbreaking marks the start of a long-term partnership with Thailand and reinforces DayOne's leadership in data center solutions. Backed by a robust supply chain, cost-efficient operations, and industry-leading know-how, our $1 billion commitment will deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure capable of supporting AI, cloud computing, and high-performance digital services, positioning Thailand as a key hub for global digital infrastructure and technological innovation. We are proud to invest in Thailand's future and collaborate with industry leaders to create a sustainable, next-generation data center ecosystem."

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior government and industry leaders, including Ms. Jamie Khoo, CEO of DayOne, Mr. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Secretary to the Minister of Industry, Mr. Teerawut Charoensuk, Deputy Governor of the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), Mr. Phonnathorn Vongprom, Director of the Regional Investment and Economic Center, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI); and Mr. Viwat Kromadit, CTO & CEO, Industrial Estate Business Thailand of AMATA. Their presence underscores the strong public-private collaboration driving Thailand's ambition to become a premier destination for digital infrastructure investment.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Pongpol Yodmuangcharoen, Secretary to the Minister of Industry, emphasized the project's strategic significance, "Today's groundbreaking is not just about digital infrastructure—it's about laying the foundation for Thailand's rise as a digital powerhouse. DayOne's investment is a resounding endorsement of Thailand's potential, reinforcing our commitment to building a globally competitive, sustainable, and future-ready digital economy. Through strong government policies such as the Cloud First Policy, we are fostering an environment where data centers don't just support businesses but power Thailand's digital future."

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of BOI, underscored Thailand's attractiveness as a global technology investment hub. "Thailand's strategic location, strong regulatory framework, and rapidly growing digital economy make it a destination of choice for leading technology companies. BOI fully supports major data center investments like DayOne's, which will drive technological innovation, enhance regional connectivity, and strengthen Thailand's digital economy."

Mr. Teerawut Charoensuk, Deputy Governor of IEAT, reinforced the significance of this initiative. "Thailand continues to be a prime destination for high-tech investments, and this groundbreaking demonstrates our commitment to developing a world-class digital ecosystem. DayOne's investment will drive economic growth, create high-value jobs, and establish Thailand as a center for digital innovation in the region."

Mr. Viwat Kromadit, CTO & CEO of Industrial Estate Business Thailand AMATA said, "At Amata, we are committed to driving Thailand's industrial and digital transformation by providing world-class infrastructure and a thriving ecosystem for global investors. The groundbreaking of DayOne's hyperscale data center at Amata City Chonburi marks a significant milestone in strengthening Thailand's position as a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia. We are proud to support DayOne in this endeavor and look forward to a future where technology and industry come together to propel Thailand's digital economy forward."

As Thailand advances its digital transformation, DayOne is set to play a pivotal role in the country's expanding digital economy, empowering AI-driven industries, global cloud providers, and multinational enterprises across the region.

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About DayOne

DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective, and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne's leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub.

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DayOne Breaks Ground on Hyperscale Data Center in Chonburi, Pioneering Thailand's Digital Future

DayOne Breaks Ground on Hyperscale Data Center in Chonburi, Pioneering Thailand's Digital Future

Visa's 2026 Global Travel Intentions study shows how Asia Pacific travellers seek trusted destinations, plan with greater intent, and seek flexibility to navigate global uncertainties

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in payments, unveils key findings from the 2026 Global Travel Intentions (GTI) study, the latest edition of its flagship global study that has captured global travel patterns and preferences for over 20 years.

The study was conducted among over 47,000 respondents worldwide, including more than 17,000 in Asia Pacific markets. This year's edition reveals an important finding: Travellers in the region are responding to global shifts not by travelling less but with greater intentionality – focusing on familiarity, practicality, and flexibility.

Asia Pacific travellers seek familiar favourites, but passions guide them

In a global environment shaped by rising costs and uncertainty, Asia Pacific travellers are reconfiguring their travel footprints – choosing to visit destinations closer to home that offer familiarity, ease of access, and confidence in planning.

According to the GTI study:

• 63 percent of respondents surveyed travelled to destinations within Asia Pacific, dwarfing planned travel to Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa (16%), Europe (13%), and North America (6%).
• Japan was the top destination for nearly one in five respondents (19%), followed by Australia (7%). Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong SAR round out the top five at about 5 percent each.
• When asked about planned travel destinations in the coming 12 months, more than one in four (28%) still cite Japan as a destination, followed by 16% for Australia, and 13% for Hong Kong SAR and South Korea.

While Asia Pacific travellers turn to familiar destinations, many are still lining up travel plans to discover unique experiences and pursue their passions:

• 37 percent of Asia Pacific respondents plan their trips around unique local experiences, especially those related to food and culture – exceeding the global average of 29 percent.
• One in four respondents said they would travel for major live entertainment and sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Formula 1™*, and K-Pop.

AI enables practical planning, due diligence

Travellers in Asia Pacific are also becoming methodical when planning for their trips, at a time when conditions at their travel destinations are fluid. According to the GTI study, travellers in Asia Pacific actively "sense-check" various aspects before their trips, from core needs like accommodations to blind spots like insurance, visa requirements, to monitoring local current events.

AI simplifies pre-trip preparations and complements travel websites and social media as key research channels. Nearly half (49%) of respondents use AI tools to discover destinations and ideas – making it the most frequent use case. Other top uses include:

• Gather and curate travel reviews and recommendations (41%)
• Discover local tours and experiences (35%)

Payments are an essential part of pre-trip due diligence. Payment security is top of mind for respondents (33%), followed by card acceptance at 27 percent. These echo how digital payments are a staple for Asia Pacific travellers, with 73 percent bringing along cards or mobile wallets on their trips.

Travellers lock in essentials early, but leave space for flexibility

While travel planning has become more strategic and deliberate, travel experiences do not become rigid and predictable. Instead, travellers lock in essential bookings early and value spontaneity and are open to changing their plans once they arrive:

• Almost four in five (79%) booked accommodations in advance of the trip
• But only half of respondents (51%) booked experiences in advance, suggesting that travellers keep their options open until they reach their travel destinations
• 72 percent of dining decisions are made after reaching their destinations, while 65 percent of transport choices are made during this stage

Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer at Visa Asia Pacific said: "The latest Global Travel Intentions study affirms the importance of travel to Asia Pacific. Travel is not slowing – it is becoming more planned, purposeful, and intentional. As digital-first travellers seek familiar sights and plan more practically, what matters is how destinations, businesses, and issuers enable every traveller to explore the places they love in their own way, from using AI to help travellers pursue their passions, values, and aspirations to delivering secure and seamless payment experiences at every stage of their journeys."

To access the full Global Travel Intentions study or learn how to work with Visa, speak to your Visa representative or contact Visa's Asia Pacific Strategy, Insights, and Analytics team at APInsights&Analytics@visa.com.

*Formula 1 is a registered trademark owned by Formula One Licensing B.V., a subsidiary of the Formula One Group

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

Visa supports global events that inspire people worldwide, from sports and music to fashion and entertainment. As the official payment technology partner of the FIFA World Cup™ since 2007 and through partnerships with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Formula 1, and Shanghai Fashion Week, Visa enables effortless participation for fans of all ages through seamless and secure transaction experiences, shaping cultural conversations, and driving cross-border commerce.

Visa's 2026 Global Travel Intentions study shows how Asia Pacific travellers seek trusted destinations, plan with greater intent, and seek flexibility to navigate global uncertainties

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a global leader in payments, unveils key findings from the 2026 Global Travel Intentions (GTI) study, the latest edition of its flagship global study that has captured global travel patterns and preferences for over 20 years.

The study was conducted among over 47,000 respondents worldwide, including more than 17,000 in Asia Pacific markets. This year's edition reveals an important finding: Travellers in the region are responding to global shifts not by travelling less but with greater intentionality – focusing on familiarity, practicality, and flexibility.

Asia Pacific travellers seek familiar favourites, but passions guide them

In a global environment shaped by rising costs and uncertainty, Asia Pacific travellers are reconfiguring their travel footprints – choosing to visit destinations closer to home that offer familiarity, ease of access, and confidence in planning.

According to the GTI study:

• 63 percent of respondents surveyed travelled to destinations within Asia Pacific, dwarfing planned travel to Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa (16%), Europe (13%), and North America (6%).
• Japan was the top destination for nearly one in five respondents (19%), followed by Australia (7%). Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong SAR round out the top five at about 5 percent each.
• When asked about planned travel destinations in the coming 12 months, more than one in four (28%) still cite Japan as a destination, followed by 16% for Australia, and 13% for Hong Kong SAR and South Korea.

While Asia Pacific travellers turn to familiar destinations, many are still lining up travel plans to discover unique experiences and pursue their passions:

• 37 percent of Asia Pacific respondents plan their trips around unique local experiences, especially those related to food and culture – exceeding the global average of 29 percent.
• One in four respondents said they would travel for major live entertainment and sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Formula 1™*, and K-Pop.

AI enables practical planning, due diligence

Travellers in Asia Pacific are also becoming methodical when planning for their trips, at a time when conditions at their travel destinations are fluid. According to the GTI study, travellers in Asia Pacific actively "sense-check" various aspects before their trips, from core needs like accommodations to blind spots like insurance, visa requirements, to monitoring local current events.

AI simplifies pre-trip preparations and complements travel websites and social media as key research channels. Nearly half (49%) of respondents use AI tools to discover destinations and ideas – making it the most frequent use case. Other top uses include:

• Gather and curate travel reviews and recommendations (41%)
• Discover local tours and experiences (35%)

Payments are an essential part of pre-trip due diligence. Payment security is top of mind for respondents (33%), followed by card acceptance at 27 percent. These echo how digital payments are a staple for Asia Pacific travellers, with 73 percent bringing along cards or mobile wallets on their trips.

Travellers lock in essentials early, but leave space for flexibility

While travel planning has become more strategic and deliberate, travel experiences do not become rigid and predictable. Instead, travellers lock in essential bookings early and value spontaneity and are open to changing their plans once they arrive:

• Almost four in five (79%) booked accommodations in advance of the trip
• But only half of respondents (51%) booked experiences in advance, suggesting that travellers keep their options open until they reach their travel destinations
• 72 percent of dining decisions are made after reaching their destinations, while 65 percent of transport choices are made during this stage

Danielle Jin, Chief Marketing Officer at Visa Asia Pacific said: "The latest Global Travel Intentions study affirms the importance of travel to Asia Pacific. Travel is not slowing – it is becoming more planned, purposeful, and intentional. As digital-first travellers seek familiar sights and plan more practically, what matters is how destinations, businesses, and issuers enable every traveller to explore the places they love in their own way, from using AI to help travellers pursue their passions, values, and aspirations to delivering secure and seamless payment experiences at every stage of their journeys."

To access the full Global Travel Intentions study or learn how to work with Visa, speak to your Visa representative or contact Visa's Asia Pacific Strategy, Insights, and Analytics team at APInsights&Analytics@visa.com.

*Formula 1 is a registered trademark owned by Formula One Licensing B.V., a subsidiary of the Formula One Group

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

Visa supports global events that inspire people worldwide, from sports and music to fashion and entertainment. As the official payment technology partner of the FIFA World Cup™ since 2007 and through partnerships with the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Formula 1, and Shanghai Fashion Week, Visa enables effortless participation for fans of all ages through seamless and secure transaction experiences, shaping cultural conversations, and driving cross-border commerce.

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Asia Pacific Travellers Seek Familiarity, Practicality, Flexibility Amid Shifting Global Dynamics: Visa Report