Global PCB Manufacturers Unite to Position Thailand as World-Class AI-Ready Electronics Circuit Board Hub
Major PCB manufacturers are positioning Thailand as a regional hub for advanced circuit board production to support growing AI infrastructure demand, with industry leaders and Thai government agencies launching a strategic summit in Bangkok
Major global PCB manufacturers have announced their readiness to drive Thailand toward becoming a regional center for advanced-level PCB manufacturing capable of supporting world-class artificial intelligence infrastructure. As global supply chains undergo restructuring and demand for AI processing power continues to surge, Thailand is emerging as an important new manufacturing hub for the electronics PCB industry at advanced production levels.
On April 27 in Bangkok, the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) partnered with the Thailand Printed Circuit Board Association (THPCA) to host the "2026 Thailand PCB Industry Summit," alongside the release of a survey report titled "Opportunities for Thailand's PCB Industry Amid the AI Wave and Geopolitical Shifts." The summit focused on critical practical business issues in Thailand, including work permits, workforce development, infrastructure, and government policies.
This strategic-level leadership forum received support from the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA) and the China Printed Circuit Association (CPCA), with over 60 executives and representatives from manufacturers in Taiwan, China, and Thailand in attendance. Thai government agencies also participated, including the Board of Investment (BOI), Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT), National Science and Technology Policy Office (NXPD), and the Ministry of Labor, reflecting the Thai government's commitment to PCB industry development and international cooperation.
The cross-regional survey clearly indicates growth directions for the global PCB market and Thailand's potential. A key highlight was the launch of the industry survey report on "Opportunities for Thailand's PCB Industry Amid the AI Wave and Geopolitical Shifts," developed through collaboration between TPCA, THPCA, and HKPCA.
The report compiled survey data and gathered perspectives from industry players across regions, reflecting strategic issues commonly emphasized by PCB manufacturers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand, including investment strategy formulation for Thailand, supply chain strengthening in the region, and human resource development.
This not only elevates industry credibility and provides a genuine overview of the sector but also underscores that amid global industrial restructuring, Asia's PCB industry is moving toward closer regional cooperation integration.
AI is driving the global PCB market toward multi-billion-dollar growth, opening a window of opportunity for Thailand to advance into high-value manufacturing. The report indicates that the global PCB market continues to grow, benefiting from AI infrastructure investments. It is projected that the market will reach $92.4 billion USD in 2025 and is expected to grow to $113.7 billion USD by 2030, with an annual growth rate of 23.1 percent. The report shows that demand for AI processing capabilities is becoming the primary driver of global PCB industry growth, while also accelerating advanced manufacturing and supply chain restructuring, which will bring new waves of economic and industrial growth opportunities for Thailand.
To address human resource challenges, TPCA organized a "Thailand-Taiwan HR Network Meeting and Forum" in the afternoon of the same day.
