Thailand urged to boost investment in front-end chip manufacturing

Thailand: Thailand is a Southeast Asian country with an established electronics manufacturing base that is expanding into higher-value semiconductor activities. The government has established a National Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy Committee to drive a long-term strategy for building a complete domestic chip ecosystem, including front-end manufacturing. This push directly supports the industry body's recent call to increase investment in front-end chip production as part of broader supply chain diversification efforts. Supply Chain: Global manufacturers are relocating or expanding electronics and semiconductor-related production in Thailand amid ongoing shifts in international supply chains. Talent Development: Recent government initiatives include new partnerships to train skilled workers specifically for advanced semiconductor manufacturing roles. Semiconductor Strategy: Thailand has launched a national roadmap to develop a full semiconductor value chain, with a focus on advancing from assembly and testing to upstream wafer fabrication and chip design.