Ratchada revealed that the government is pushing the semiconductor industry as a new economic engine, targeting to attract investment exceeding 2.5 trillion baht, with the private sector ready to respond positively.
On 16 June 2026, Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, spokeswoman for the Office of the Prime Minister, stated that the government led by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is actively promoting the semiconductor industry in a concrete way. This effort aims to lay the foundation for the future economy, create quality jobs, increase incomes for the people, and enhance the country's competitiveness in the long term. Recently, the Prime Minister signed the appointment of the National Semiconductor Policy Committee as the main mechanism to drive Thailand's semiconductor industry roadmap, aiming to attract investment exceeding 2.5 trillion baht and develop more than 230,000 highly skilled personnel by 2050.
The spokeswoman for the Office of the Prime Minister explained that establishing the National Semiconductor Policy Committee is not merely creating another committee but forming a central mechanism with clear leadership. It integrates the work of government, private sector, educational institutions, and foreign investors to move forward together in investment promotion, workforce development, research and development, infrastructure development, and connecting Thailand to the global supply chain.
The Prime Minister views semiconductors as a crucial component of the modern economy because they underpin vital technologies used daily by the public, such as electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, data centers, automation, medical devices, and modern electronics. Building a semiconductor industry base in Thailand is not just about attracting factories to invest but creating opportunities for Thai people to have higher-income jobs, acquire globally demanded skills, and ensure long-term economic stability for the country.
Ms. Ratchada also noted that investment signals in industries related to semiconductors show continuous growth. Investment promotion data for 2025 shows that the electronics and electrical appliances sector ranks second nationwide with investment promotion requests valued at 277.645 billion baht, just after the digital industry. In the first quarter of 2026, new investments exceeded 40.456 billion baht, reflecting investor confidence in Thailand's potential.
The government sees Thailand's strengths in its established electronics industry base, component manufacturing, assembly, testing, and existing Thai operators within the industrial supply chain. The current government focus is on advancing from this base to industries that utilize advanced technology and innovation, creating added economic value and offering Thai workers higher-quality, better-paying jobs.
Meanwhile, the private sector, especially the Federation of Thai Industries, has expressed support for establishing this committee. This reflects that Thailand's semiconductor industry development approach truly meets the needs of manufacturing and business sectors. The government is thus ready to work with all parties to attract key investors, develop Thai entrepreneurs, and build a workforce to support the industry of the future.
The government's goal is not only to attract investment funds but to ensure that these investments translate into real factories, real jobs, real skills, and real income for Thai people. If progress continues according to the roadmap, the semiconductor industry will become an important economic engine that helps improve people's quality of life, create high-skilled jobs, enhance competitiveness, and enable Thailand to keep pace with global economic changes.