German semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies has opened a new semiconductor production facility in Thailand’s Samut Prakan Province. The investment exceeds 48 billion baht, with plans to expand to up to 5 phases and eventually employ more than 5,000 Thai nationals.
German semiconductor giant Infineon Technologies has opened a new plant inside ARAYA The Eastern Gateway in Samut Prakan Province, Thailand. According to information from the BOI, the investment exceeds 48 billion baht, with plans to expand to up to 5 phases in the future.
The Phase 1 Module A production cleanroom covers 30,000 square meters. The plant was designed as an “autonomous factory” incorporating automated material-handling systems, robots and digital production technologies, and aims to reach full-scale operations by 2027.
The expansion plan envisions up to 5 phases, from Module A through Module E. Once fully completed, total cleanroom space will reach 150,000 square meters. The BOI expects it to become one of the world’s largest production facilities.
In terms of staffing, approximately 5,000 jobs are expected to be created, primarily for Thai nationals, while talent development in science and technology and overseas training will also be promoted. At present, employment in Thailand stands at approximately 350, including about 15 foreign nationals, with the company aiming to operate primarily with Thai employees in the future.