Thailand a world’s leading printed circuit board production hub

Thailand is emerging as a major regional and global hub for printed circuit board (PCB) production, with 180 PCB projects worth over THB200 billion ($6.1 billion).

Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary-general of the Board of Investment (BOI), said that these figures reflect investor confidence and officially place Thailand as the number-one PCB production base in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and among the top five globally.

PCBs are the heart of all modern electronic devices, from smartphones, home appliances, and electric vehicles, to AI servers and medical equipment. As technology advances and the world becomes more interconnected, PCBs function as the “main artery” enabling smart devices to operate efficiently, he said.

According to Narit, amidst the ongoing tech and trade conflicts, global companies are looking to diversify risks and relocate production to stable, reliable, and competitive countries. Thailand has become a strategic hub in the global technology supply chain.

Thailand’s advantages include stable clean energy, industrial estates tailored for advanced technology, regional logistics networks, skilled and adaptable personnel, and supportive government measures for high-tech industries.

These factors position it to play a key role in the global technology ecosystem and develop a comprehensive regional electronics ecosystem, with workforce development and capacity building for Thai enterprises as critical next steps.