New panel to oversee national strategy to develop Thai semiconductor industry
Technicians work on fabrication operations at Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co Ltd, a production centre responsible for assembly of semiconductors, in Pathum Thani. (Photo: Sony)
The government has established the National Semiconductor Policy Committee to set the country’s strategy for the sector, with a target of attracting 2.5 trillion baht in investment to Thailand.According to government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed an order appointing the committee to lay the foundation to strengthen Thailand’s economy, create high-quality jobs, increase revenue and strengthen the country’s long-term competitiveness.
In addition to the investment target, the government aims to develop 230,000 highly skilled workers for the semiconductor industry by 2050.
Ms Rachada said the committee will serve as a central coordinating body, enabling the integration of efforts among the public and private sectors, educational institutions and foreign investors so that all stakeholders can move in the same direction.
