When AsiaGB launched its US Oregon server to replace the original New York server, Thai entrepreneurs gained a new option for hosting their websites in the United States. However, Oregon is not the right choice for everyone. The West Coast location has clear advantages for certain audience groups, but may not be ideal for others. This article will help you understand which audiences are best suited for AsiaGB's Oregon server.
1. Oregon's Location on the Global Latency Map
Oregon is located in OVHcloud's US-WEST-OR region, with servers in the city of Hillsboro, a suburb of Portland in Oregon, USA, on the West Coast. This geographic location is crucial to latency because data must travel through fiber-optic cables and numerous network devices. The distance the data travels directly affects response speed.
For audiences from Thailand, latency from Thailand to Oregon is approximately 160 to 220 milliseconds. Oregon is closer to the APAC region than the East Coast of the US because it's located on the West Coast, making it a better option compared to servers located in New York or Eastern states.
OVHcloud, the server provider used by AsiaGB, is a French company founded in 1999 and is Europe's largest cloud provider. It operates over 40 data centers worldwide. AsiaGB also uses OVHcloud for its Singapore server. AsiaGB was founded in 2007 and has 19 years of web hosting experience.
2. Audience Groups That Fully Benefit: West Coast, North America, and APAC
If your business has most of its audience in the western United States, Oregon is an excellent choice. Viewers from California, Washington, and other Western states will experience optimal speed.
Audiences in the APAC region, particularly Thailand, also benefit from Oregon's server with latency of approximately 160-220 milliseconds, which is acceptable speed. If your business is based in Thailand but has viewers from the US, Oregon may be a good option.
AsiaGB offers affordable pricing plans (500-1,200 baht/year) with 24-hour support from the Thai team, free DirectAdmin, SSD, SSL, and automatic backup twice per month.
| Audience Group | Network Distance | Suitability for Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| West Coast US audiences (California, Washington, Oregon) | Closest | Excellent — low latency |
| APAC region audiences (Thailand, Asia) | Moderate (~160-220ms) | Suitable — acceptable for business |
| East Coast US audiences (New York, Florida, Boston) | Farther | Limited — higher latency than West Coast |
| European audiences (UK, Germany, France) | Farthest | Not recommended — latency too high |
Audiences in Thailand and APAC experience latency of approximately 160-220 milliseconds, which is acceptable for business websites.
3. Why Oregon Isn't the Best Choice for European or US East Coast Audiences
For audiences in Europe, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, or France, Oregon is not the best option because the distance across the Atlantic Ocean results in higher latency than choosing a server closer to Europe.
Audiences from the East Coast of the United States, such as New York, Florida, or Boston, also experience higher latency than West Coast audiences. Previously, AsiaGB had a US server located in New York, which was advantageous for East Coast and European audiences at that time. However, after moving to Oregon, the latency advantage shifted to the West Coast and APAC instead.
If your audience is spread throughout the United States or you have less demanding speed requirements, Oregon may still be acceptable. The key is to analyze your audience carefully before choosing a server.
4. How to Know if Your Website is Right for Oregon Server
First, analyze where your audience comes from by checking Google Analytics or other web analytics tools. If most of your audience is from the western United States or Thailand/Asia, Oregon is a good choice.
Second, consider the type of your website. Websites that require real-time response need very low latency, but blogs, catalogs, or typical CMS websites can accept 160-220ms latency.
Third, use online latency testing tools to measure from different cities where your audience typically comes from to Oregon, and see if the numbers meet your requirements.
5. Can CDN Help Reduce Latency for Distant Audiences?
Yes, using a CDN (Content Delivery Network) such as Cloudflare can significantly reduce latency impact. CDN stores copies of content on Edge servers distributed worldwide. When viewers request content, the CDN serves it from the nearest server instead of always having to travel to Oregon.
You can easily use a CDN with AsiaGB's Oregon plan by pointing your Nameservers to the CDN Provider. This way, audiences from around the world, including Europe and the US East Coast, will get better speed.
CDN has additional costs separate from hosting charges, but for businesses with audiences worldwide, CDN is usually a worthwhile investment.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oregon suitable for audiences from Thailand?
Yes, audiences from Thailand will experience latency of approximately 160-220 milliseconds, which is acceptable for most business websites. Oregon is a good choice if your audience is mainly from Thailand or APAC.
Which provider does AsiaGB's Oregon server use?
AsiaGB uses OVHcloud for its Oregon server. OVHcloud is Europe's largest cloud provider, founded in 1999, with over 40 data centers worldwide.
What are the prices for AsiaGB's Oregon hosting plans?
There are 3 plans: 500 baht/year (5GB SSD), 800 baht/year (10GB SSD), and 1,200 baht/year (15GB SSD). All include free DirectAdmin, SSL, unlimited bandwidth, and unlimited websites.
When does Oregon backup run automatically?
Backup runs automatically twice per month on the 1st and 15th to ensure your data is safe and recoverable.
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