Can Thailand Compete in the Global Chip Race?
Description
Thailand is positioning itself as a new hotspot for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing, building on existing infrastructure and establishing key partnerships throughout the region. Managing editor Jillian McNichol shares insights from her recent trip to Thailand where she toured facilities and interviewed industry leaders about the country's ambitious plans.
• Thailand has been involved in assembly and test operations since 1996 through the Thai Microelectronics Center
• Currently Thailand is the 10th largest automobile exporter in the world, with a strong focus on power electronics
• Tariffs present significant challenges, with Thailand currently facing a 36% tariff rate for exports to the US
• The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is a key region for manufacturing, with industrial parks, universities, and port facilities
• Sustainability is a major focus, with Thailand aiming for net zero emissions by 2050
• Thailand is addressing talent shortages through university partnerships that prepare graduates for industry needs
• Strong alignment between government, companies, and educational institutions is driving Thailand's semiconductor strategy.
Learn more in Jillian's article, Thailand: An Emerging Force in the Semiconductor Supply Chain.
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