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Core Viewpoint - Thailand aims to become a regional semiconductor industry hub by 2050, with a strategic blueprint targeting over 2.5 trillion THB in investments and the training of 230,000 skilled professionals [2][3]. Group 1: Strategic Development - The National Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy Blueprint emphasizes five driving mechanisms: policy incentives, talent support, technological breakthroughs, infrastructure guarantees, and environmental optimization [3][4]. - The strategy focuses on chip categories where Thailand has advantages, such as power chips, sensors, photonic chips, analog chips, and discrete devices, which are aligned with existing industries like automotive and electronics [3][4]. Group 2: Investment and Growth - From 2018 to November 2025, Thailand's electrical and electronics sector received 1,748 investment applications totaling 1.17 trillion THB, accounting for 19% of all investment applications [4]. - Major global semiconductor companies, including Infineon, Analog Devices, Microchip Technology, and NXP, have chosen to invest in Thailand [5]. Group 3: Competitive Positioning - Thailand's semiconductor industry, despite its late start compared to countries like Singapore and Malaysia, shows significant potential in infrastructure, talent, business environment, and policy support [3][4]. - The strategic blueprint aims to enhance global competitiveness by focusing on existing industry demands in automotive, electronics, and home appliances [4].