Strategy aims to woo B2.5tn in semiconductor investmentListen to this articleAn electric vehicle (EV) charges at a recent edition of a Motor Expo. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to increase semiconductor investment to 2.5 trillion baht by 2050, aiming to develop more than 230,000 skilled workers and establish a fully integrated semiconductor system. The plan was announced following a meeting of the National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Committee, chaired by caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas. The committee reviewed a draft strategy prepared by the Board of Investment (BoI), setting phased development milestones for 2030, 2040 and 2050. Officials said the new strategy will build on this momentum, positioning Thailand as a key player in the global semiconductor supply chain for decades to come.

Source: Bangkok Post January 08, 2026 17:35 UTC