“Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) has unveiled the ‘Siam Silica Framework’, a comprehensive roadmap to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem while positioning the nation as a central hub within an integrated ASEAN supply chain.”
“Presented at the National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) meeting on Monday, the framework targets five strategic domains: Photonics Fabrication, Advanced Packaging, Silicon Design, Quantum Photonics, and Power Devices.”
“To accelerate implementation, MHESI is launching specialised ‘Higher Education Sandbox’ degree programmes alongside its STEMPlus platform to upskill traditional manufacturing workers into deep-tech roles.”
“Under the Siam Silica Framework, NXPO has set strict domestic production targets for 2030: eight integrated circuit (IC) design firms, one semiconductor fabrication plant, and two advanced packaging facilities.”
“To deliver this workforce, state agencies — including the Office of the Permanent Secretary (MHESI), Area-Based Development Program Management Unit (A2NX/PMU-A), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), National Innovation Agency (NIA), National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), and Board of Investment (BOI) — are aligning research grants, startup incubation, infrastructure, and tax incentives linked to technology transfer.”
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