AI Data Center Boom Sparks 80% Surge in First-Half FDI Applications to Thailand
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An 80% jump to $40.6B in FDI applications, driven by AI and data centers, shows how fast capital will chase power, land, and friendly policy. If you operate in Southeast Asia, treat data center demand as a macro driver—labor, grid reliability, and real estate pricing will all move around it.
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