Dell AI servers at the Astronomical Digital Technology and AI Applications Laboratory in Chiang Mai. In the past, hardware prices were stable and price quotes were valid for 30 days. Budgets set mid-year or in the previous year are often no longer sufficient to cover the higher current prices. Despite rising prices and long waits for equipment delivery, many organisations cannot afford to delay their IT investments. "Winning bidders who sign contracts and must deliver within 90 days are now facing losses because component prices have already changed.

Source: Bangkok Post March 06, 2026 09:10 UTC