Turning Strategy into Action

Thailand’s semiconductor ambitions depend on more than investment.

They also depend on whether the country can develop enough engineers, researchers and technical specialists with the right skills for the industries being built around them.

On 6 January 2026, MAHANAKORN joined the Thailand Semiconductor Roadmap Co-Design Workshop in Bangkok, bringing together representatives from government, industry, universities and international partners to help turn national semiconductor policy into a practical development plan.

The workshop was designed around one central idea: semiconductor development works best when policy, education and industry needs are planned together.

Connecting Education with Industry Demand

The discussions focused on how Thailand can build the people, infrastructure and innovation systems needed to compete in the global semiconductor industry.

Key areas included:

For MAHANAKORN, this connects directly with its role in translating national technology priorities into curricula, training and career pathways that respond to real industry demand.

Bringing a Global Perspective into the Roadmap

The workshop also included international input from Arizona State University (ASU) and the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

ASU contributed perspectives on co-designing systems that connect policy, curriculum development and workforce preparation with international standards and local needs.

SIA brought insight into global semiconductor trends, changing technologies and the skills the industry is looking for.

That matters because semiconductor education cannot remain static.

As technology changes, universities need to understand not only what students should learn today, but what capabilities employers and research organisations may need several years from now.

Students Inside the Conversation

MAHANAKORN also brought semiconductor scholarship students into the workshop so they could see the industry beyond the classroom.

They were able to hear directly from government, industry and international experts about investment, technology development and future workforce demand.

This kind of exposure gives students a wider view of where their technical education fits.

A semiconductor career may connect with chip design, electronics, AI, automation, manufacturing, research or advanced systems.

Understanding that ecosystem early can help students see more clearly where their own skills might take them.

Building the Talent Behind the Industry

MAHANAKORN’s National Semiconductor Training Center is part of this wider effort to strengthen Thailand’s semiconductor workforce and advanced-electronics capability.

The long-term challenge is not simply to attract semiconductor investment.

It is to make sure Thailand has the people capable of designing, operating, improving and researching the technologies that come with it.

That is where universities become part of the industry’s foundation.

Where Could You Take It Next?

Students interested in semiconductor technology, advanced electronics and intelligent systems can begin building relevant foundations through:

Communication & Electronics Engineering
Develop knowledge in electronics, circuits, communication systems and technologies connected with advanced electronics and semiconductor applications.

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Computer & AI Engineering
Build foundations in computing, artificial intelligence and data — increasingly important across chip-enabled systems, automation and intelligent technologies.

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Mechanical Engineering
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For students interested in taking semiconductor and advanced technology further through research:

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The future of the semiconductor industry will depend on more than technology. It will depend on the people prepared to build it.