Thailand Attracts $26.8B in High-Tech Investment Amid Supply Chain Shifts

Thailand has captured more than $26.8 billion (approx. 900 billion baht) in investment applications for its semiconductor and advanced electronics sectors over the past three years, cementing its position as a primary beneficiary of global supply chain diversification away from traditional manufacturing hubs. Driven by accelerating global demand for artificial intelligence, next-generation semiconductors, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing, Thailand has drawn 880 high-tech projects between 2023 and mid-2026. A major catalyst is the printed circuit board (PCB) sector, which accounts for $9.85 billion (approx. 331 billion baht) across 224 projects, according to the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). “Amid global supply chain restructuring, Thailand has emerged as a premier global manufacturing base for printed circuit boards,” said Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI). “More than half of the world’s top PCB manufacturers have now selected Thailand as their production base and are actively expanding operations here to integrate local suppliers into the global tech ecosystem.” To resolve skilled labor shortages—a primary bottleneck for advanced manufacturing relocation—the Thai government and industrial groups are launching dedicated talent initiatives alongside the event. The BOI and the Office of National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) are establishing a talent-matching framework to align local engineering and technical workforces with international manufacturing standards required by multinational tech OEMs. The event will also feature technical forums on Edge AI and future mobility, positioning Thailand’s domestic supply chain to supply critical components for global markets, ranging from consumer electronics to autonomous systems. Source : ○ BOI : The Board of Investment of Thailand