Infineon Invests 4.8 Billion Baht in Thai Chip Manufacturing Hub
German chipmaker Infineon opened a 48-billion-baht semiconductor manufacturing facility in Samut Prakan, Thailand's largest chip production hub, targeting 60% domestic supply sourcing and creating over 600 specialized jobs.
On October 1, Thailand's Prime Minister officially opened Infineon's new semiconductor manufacturing facility, with the German chipmaker investing over 48 billion baht and targeting 60% domestic sourcing of raw materials.
Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment, stated that Infineon Technologies Manufacturing (Thailand)'s formal factory opening in Samut Prakan on October 1, 2026, represents a major success in attracting global-tier semiconductor manufacturers to Thailand and demonstrates a concrete advancement of Thailand's electronics industry toward advanced chip and high-value electronics production. The investment covers power module chip system production—devices that manage and control electrical power in electric vehicles, power systems, and data centers—as well as semiconductor testing and the establishment of the company's first large-scale semiconductor research and development center in Thailand. This facility will serve as Infineon's third power module production base globally, following Germany and China.
Narit emphasized that the investment's significance extends beyond capital injection to encompass technology transfer, workforce development, and domestic supply chain creation. The Board of Investment has set requirements for the company to develop over 600 Thai personnel in science and technology, including more than 400 manufacturing engineers and over 200 research and development specialists, with over 130 Thai employees to receive specialized technology training abroad covering advanced manufacturing, testing, materials science, automation systems, wafer and chip packaging design, and product development.
Infineon plans to partner with Thai universities to develop at least 60 semiconductor-focused courses, offering opportunities for over 1,100 undergraduate students to participate in power module research and development technology training across 680 projects. The company will also collaborate on at least 18 research projects with Thai universities and research institutions, covering technology transfer, product quality improvement, automation systems, software, big data management, and new process and product development.
Regarding domestic supply chain development, Infineon aims to nurture at least 14 Thai entrepreneurs, transferring knowledge in materials science, design, testing, and international standards to enable Thai businesses to enter global semiconductor supply chains while increasing domestic raw material usage to 60%. The company will focus on developing high-value components such as DCB, frames, housings, diodes, and pins, with research and development expenditures of at least 2.8 billion baht.
Narit stated that Infineon's investment supports the "National Semiconductor Strategy," approved by the Semiconductor Board on September 24, 2026, aiming to attract investment of at least 500 billion baht over five years and 2.5 trillion baht by 2030, generating over 5 trillion baht in annual industry revenue and creating at least 230,000 high-skilled jobs.
Thailand currently has approximately 900 semiconductor and electronics companies employing over 336,000 personnel. In the first half of 2026, semiconductor and electronics exports reached approximately 1.6 trillion baht, representing roughly 26% of the country's total exports. From 2023 through June 2026, investment promotion applications in the semiconductor sector have demonstrated strong momentum.
