Thailand to Host Major PCB and Electronics Expo in 2026
Thailand will host a major international PCB and advanced electronics expo in August 2026 at Bangkok's BITEC, bringing together over 300 companies and 7,000 visitors to showcase innovations across the electronics supply chain.
The Board of Investment (BOI), the Thai Printed Circuit Board Association (THPCA), and the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Board Association (HKPCA) have announced their readiness to organize Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia 2026 (THECA 2026), a major international trade and technology exhibition. Held under the theme "Innovating PCB and Advanced Electronics with Next-Gen Packaging," the event will run August 26–28, 2026, at BITEC in Bangkok.
BOI Secretary-General Narudom Therdsirichakdi stated that THECA 2026 will be a significant international collaboration platform connecting manufacturers, technology developers, investors, and buyers worldwide. The event will bring together over 300 leading companies from around the globe, presenting technologies covering the complete electronics industry supply chain—from raw materials and PCB and PCBA production to manufacturing machinery, smart manufacturing systems, AI technology, and electronic devices. The organizers expect more than 7,000 visitors from around the world to network and explore investment opportunities.
Key highlights of THECA 2026 include:
• Over 50 international seminars and workshops: Exploring future technologies across PCB, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Semiconductor, and Photonics industries
• BOI Forum: A special seminar titled "The Edge AI–Future Mobility Strategic: Synchronizing Thailand's Intelligent Electronics Ecosystem" presenting investment opportunities and industrial ecosystem development, featuring global industry leaders and experts
• Local Supply Chain Pavilion: A strategic zone gathering Thai PCB and advanced electronics manufacturers and suppliers to build business networks and integrate Thai companies into global supply chains, reducing import dependency and strengthening the domestic industry
• Workforce Pavilion (Human Resource Development Zone): Launched for the first time to address rising labor demand. The BOI and the National Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council will coordinate with leading educational institutions to organize job matching events, career counseling, and direct employment and internship opportunities with global companies, aligning with Thailand's goal to develop 84,000 skilled workers in this sector within five years.
THECA 2026 transcends a traditional trade show, reinforcing Thailand's image as a "gateway to Asia" and a key regional manufacturing hub. Over the past three years, BOI has received 880 investment promotion applications in this sector, valued at over 900 billion baht.
Pithan Ongkhosit, President of the Thai Printed Circuit Board Association and organizer of THECA 2026, noted that Thailand's advanced electronics industry market value in 2026 is projected at approximately 48,000–52,000 million U.S. dollars. The Semiconductor and Advanced Packaging segments are expected to grow at an average rate of 15–20% annually, while AI Server and Data Center Electronics are projected to grow at 18–22% annually, reflecting the industry's strong momentum.
