Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 25, Google has announced TalayLink, a new international subsea cable system that will connect Australia and Thailand through a diverse route in the Indian Ocean, west of the Sunda Strait.

Named after the Thai word for sea, TalayLink extends the Australia Connect initiative launched last year and will integrate planned Google data centres and cloud regions in Thailand into the company's global network.

The cable will be complemented by two new connectivity hubs: one in Mandurah, Western Australia, offering an alternative landing point outside the busy Perth area, and another in Southern Thailand developed in partnership with local colocation provider AIS. These facilities will enable cable switching, content caching, colocation services, and enhanced regional connectivity.

Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), stated: "The TalayLink cable will serve as a pivotal piece of digital infrastructure, enhancing Thailand’s connectivity and resilience. Together with Google's upcoming Google Cloud region and data centre in Thailand, these forward-looking investments will significantly expand regional network and computing capacity, while firmly positioning Thailand as a critical digital gateway for next-generation cloud and AI innovation in Southeast Asia."

Pratthana Leelapanang, CEO of AIS, added: "The combination of Google's new, diverse submarine cable path and AIS's high-reliability colocation capabilities will ensure the digital infrastructure in the region is capable of supporting the country's AI strategy."

Preeyaporn Tangpaosak, President of ALT Telecom, said: "This cable is an important new piece of digital infrastructure that will accelerate Thailand's ambitious digital economy development strategy."

Upon completion, TalayLink and the associated hubs will improve network resilience and capacity across Australia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, supporting increased adoption of cloud services, artificial intelligence, and broader digital transformation throughout the region.