Thailand to Build its First Silicon Chip Plant

Oct 2024

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has announced a joint venture between Hana Microelectronics and Thai energy firm PTT to establish the country’s first silicon carbide (SiC) chip manufacturing facility. With an initial investment of THB 11.5 billion (approximately USD 345 million), the factory aims to begin production within the next two years, supporting Thailand’s growing electric vehicle (EV) sector, data centres, and energy storage systems.

According to Narit Therdsteerasukdi, secretary general of the BOI, the project is currently in the design phase, with preparations underway for construction at the Saha Group Industrial Park. The factory is expected to take around two years to complete, including the installation of machinery, with production projected to start in the first quarter of 2027. The joint venture will benefit from technology transfer from a leading semiconductor manufacturer in South Korea, enabling the production of 6-inch and 8-inch silicon carbide wafers.

This initiative marks a significant advancement for Thailand in the upstream semiconductor industry. Narit emphasised that the project will create job opportunities, promote the development of science and technology talent through partnerships with Thai universities, and encourage local businesses to integrate into the semiconductor supply chain.

(Source: Theinvestor.vn)

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