Thailand accelerates bid to become regional semiconductor hub

Thailand is accelerating its plan to become a regional semiconductor hub, attracting significant foreign investment such as a new US$1.4 billion complex from Infineon Technologies. Jarupong Krisanaraj BANGKOK — Thailand is stepping up its bid to become a regional semiconductor hub, combining major foreign investment with a long-term strategy to develop domestic technology, skilled workers and a more integrated chip supply chain. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul outlined the ambition