BusinessIn The NewsNewsSeptember 19, 2026
Thailand–India Push Data Centre Investment, UPI–PromptPay Link Under 45-Day Roadmap
Thailand and India are accelerating economic cooperation under a new “Co-Creation and Co-Investment” framework, with initial pilot projects targeted within 45 days. Plans include Indian investment in Thai data centres, connecting India’s UPI with Thailand’s PromptPay, and exploring THB–INR local-currency settlement to lower cross-border transaction costs.
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The initiative could deepen Thailand–India economic integration beyond conventional trade, particularly in technology, digital infrastructure and financial connectivity. Bilateral trade reached $13.97 billion during January–July 2026, up 8.07% year-on-year, according to The Nation.
The Thailand–India Joint Trade Committee is expected to develop a broader action plan and oversee implementation. Technical teams are working on UPI–PromptPay connectivity, while both sides are exploring local-currency settlement and initial joint-investment projects.
September 2026 → Thailand and India advance the co-investment framework following high-level discussions.
Within 45 days → Initial pilot projects are targeted for launch.
Next phase → Data-centre joint ventures, UPI–PromptPay integration and THB–INR settlement mechanisms move toward implementation.
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