Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)
Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia 2026
BOI reports 880 high-tech projects as THECA 2026 prepares to connect 300+ global enterprises with 7,000 industry professionals.
BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Over the last three years, Thailand has attracted more than $26.8 billion (around 900 billion baht) in investment applications for its semiconductor and advanced electronics industries, reinforcing its status as a key winner from the global shift away from traditional manufacturing centers.
Fueled by rising worldwide demand for artificial intelligence, next-generation chips, electric vehicles, and high-performance computing, Thailand drew 880 high-tech projects from 2023 through mid-2026. A significant driver is the printed circuit board (PCB) segment, which represents $9.85 billion (about 331 billion baht) across 224 initiatives, according to the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).
“As global supply chains are being restructured, Thailand has established itself as a premier manufacturing destination for printed circuit boards,” stated Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary General of the BOI. “More than half of the world’s leading PCB manufacturers have chosen Thailand as their production base and are actively scaling up operations here to incorporate local suppliers into the global tech ecosystem.”
To build on this progress, the BOI, in collaboration with the Thailand Printed Circuit Association (THPCA) and the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA), will organize Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia (THECA 2026) from August 26 to 28 in Bangkok. This international trade show is anticipated to bring together over 300 global companies and 7,000 industry professionals.
This growth occurs as Thailand’s advanced electronics market is forecast to hit a total value between $48 billion and $52 billion in 2026.
“High-value sectors are fueling this market growth, with semiconductors and advanced packaging expected to expand by 15% to 20% annually,” said Mr. Pitharn Ongkosit, President of the Thailand Printed Circuit Association. “Meanwhile, demand for AI server and data center infrastructure is climbing by up to 22% per year, signaling that advanced electronics is becoming a core pillar of Thailand’s industrial economy.”
“Asia is rapidly strengthening its position as the foundation of the global electronics supply chain,” noted Mr. Canice Chung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association. “Cross-border collaboration is essential to maintaining the growth of AI, semiconductors, and advanced electronics, with Thailand serving as a vital regional gateway for international suppliers and buyers.”
To address skilled labor shortages—a major obstacle for relocating advanced manufacturing—the Thai government and industrial groups are launching specialized talent programs alongside the event. The BOI and the Office of National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) are creating a talent-matching framework to align local engineering and technical workforces with the international manufacturing standards required by multinational tech OEMs.
The event will also host technical forums on Edge AI and future mobility, positioning Thailand’s domestic supply chain to deliver critical components for global markets, ranging from consumer electronics to autonomous systems.
“Beyond making Thailand a regional hub for advanced manufacturing, our core mission is to integrate local businesses into global value chains,” Mr. Narit added. “This shift will turn advanced electronics into a high-value growth engine that drives long-term economic expansion.”
Visitor Registration
Visitors, job seekers, students, engineers, and industry professionals can register free of charge in advance.
Registration: https://thecaregistrations.com/Registration/ChooseTypeRegis.aspx?codeInv=THECA2
On-site registration fee: THB 500
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