Thailand Aims for Over 900 Billion Baht Investment in Semiconductors and Electronics

The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) is strengthening its promotion of investment in the semiconductor and electronics sectors through the organization of the THECA 2026 event. This sector holds a strategically important position for the Thai economy, and the BOI will continue to implement measures to attract further domestic and international investment. According to the BOI's announcement, over 900 billion baht (equivalent to approximately 2.7 trillion Japanese yen) has flowed into Thailand's semiconductor and electronics sectors in the past three years. This indicates that Thailand is enhancing its attractiveness as a manufacturing base in this field. The THECA 2026 event is expected to further accelerate this investment trend, aiming to introduce the latest technologies and strengthen supply chains. Through the event, the BOI will promote networking with potential investors and enhance information provision and support related to investment in Thailand. The Thai government aims to transition to a digital economy and upgrade its industries, with investment in the semiconductor and electronics sectors being positioned as a core component of this strategy. The BOI's current initiative is an important step towards transforming Thailand's industrial structure into one with higher added value. Source: MGR Online (Business)