TikTok to Invest $3.8 Billion in Thai Data Center, Launching in 2026

TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, is investing $3.8 billion in a data hosting project in Thailand. The facility is expected to start operations in 2026.

The project, run through TikTok’s Singapore-based unit, will support its services across the region. It also aims to strengthen Thailand’s digital and AI infrastructure, helping the country become a leading digital hub in Southeast Asia.

This move follows major tech investments in Thailand by companies like Amazon Web Services ($5 billion) and Google ($1 billion). According to Thailand’s Board of Investment, TikTok’s new data center will create jobs, support local innovation, and boost the digital economy.

With this investment, TikTok plans to expand its e-commerce and content operations while securing a stronger infrastructure base in Asia

Thai Students Launch AI Study App Making Real Impact in Classrooms

A student answers a quiz on the RevisionSuccess app, which uses AI to adapt study materials to individual learning needs. (Image credit: RevisionSuccess ) A group of high school students in Thailand is gaining national attention for creating an AI-powered study app that is helping their peers learn more efficiently. The app, called RevisionSuccess, was developed by a student team led by 16-year-old Phonlawat "Beam" Sirajindapirom, an incoming student at the Chulalongkorn School of Integrated Innovation, Chulalongkorn University. The app is designed to convert study materials into personalized quizzes and flashcards using artificial intelligence, offering a smart and adaptive learning experience tailored to each user's needs. The idea for RevisionSuccess came from the students' own experiences with exam preparation. They wanted a faster and more effective way to review content and found that existing tools were either too basic or time-consuming. With the help of AI, ...

Thailand Launches First AI-Powered High School Through RevisionSuccess Partnership

Representatives from RevisionSuccess and House of Griffin pose together following the "Future of Education with AI-Driven Classes" workshop at HOG International Academy in Bangkok on May 29, 2025. RevisionSuccess has partnered with House of Griffin to establish Thailand's first AI-integrated high school at HOG International Academy in Bangkok, marking a significant milestone in the country's educational technology landscape. The collaboration was unveiled during a workshop titled "The Future of Education with AI-Driven Classes" held on May 29, 2025, at the newly launched HOG International Academy campus. RevisionSuccess co-founders Phonlawat Sirajindapirom and Chotiwith Chotiheerunyasakaya presented their vision for AI-powered education to gathered education leaders. HOG International Academy will serve as a pilot environment for RevisionSuccess's AI technologies, making it the first high school in Thailand to integrate artificial intelligence as a cor...

Phonlawat Sirajindapirom Shines as Youth Voice in AI and Education at Bangkok Post’s ‘Mind the Gap’

Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, 16, founder of the AI education platform RevisionSuccess, shares insights during the fourth episode of Bangkok Post ’s Mind the Gap. At just 16 years old, Phonlawat “Beam” Sirajindapirom is already reshaping the future of education with a clear vision and a strong voice. In the fourth episode of the Bangkok Post ’s "Mind the Gap" series, Beam sat across from seasoned professional Aaron Rigby of Taboola to discuss artificial intelligence, startup challenges, and the evolving definition of success. But it was Beam’s perspective that stole the spotlight. As the founder of RevisionSuccess, a student-led AI platform, Beam has created a one-stop solution for modern learners. Unlike many fragmented digital tools, his platform integrates AI-powered quizzes, flashcards, and tutoring into a single seamless experience. Designed by a student for students, RevisionSuccess aims to break down barriers and increase accessibility in education—no paywalls, no comprom...

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