Thai Industry Boosts EV-AI Skills for Future Automotive Hub

Thansettakij•Economy•13h ago

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The Ministry of Industry is accelerating the development of EV and AI skills for Thai workers to support investments from Chinese automotive and technology manufacturers.

•The Ministry of Industry aims to develop 200 personnel through two specialized EV courses in the 2026 fiscal year.
•Varawut Silpa-archa emphasized the urgency of upskilling and reskilling workers following a visit to the People's Republic of China.
•The Ministry of Industry plans to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to upgrade curricula.

Overview

•The Department of Industrial Promotion has been developing future automotive personnel since 2021.
•For the 2026 fiscal year, the Ministry of Industry targets the development of 200 personnel through charging station installation and EV maintenance courses.
•The Ministry of Industry will utilize 12 regional industrial centers nationwide to provide training and professional qualification assessments.
•Upskilling and reskilling Thai workers is urgent because many leading Chinese automotive and technology manufacturers are interested in investing in Thailand.
•Varawut Silpa-archa stated that modern technicians must possess knowledge in electrical engineering, computers, and AI.
•The Ministry of Industry aims to support SMEs in applying AI for product design, marketing, cost management, accounting, and supply chain management.
•The Ministry of Industry will progress plans for recycling and upcycling to support a comprehensive EV industry and present them to the Cabinet.

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Key Quotes

Varawut Silpa-archa

"Automotive maintenance in the future will change completely."

การซ่อมบำรุงรถยนต์ในอนาคตจะเปลี่ยนไปอย่างสิ้นเชิง

Key Entities

Person

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

Minister of Industry

Organization

Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️

The government body pushing for the Next Generation Vehicles industry and personnel development.

Department of Industrial Promotion(กรมส่งเสริมอุตสาหกรรม)

The agency under the Ministry of Industry that has developed future automotive personnel since 2021.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

A ministry the Ministry of Industry plans to cooperate with to upgrade teaching curricula.

Ministry of Education(กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ)ℹ️

A ministry the Ministry of Industry plans to cooperate with to upgrade teaching curricula.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

A ministry the Ministry of Industry plans to cooperate with to upgrade teaching curricula.

Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand(การนิคมอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

An organization that links cooperation between the industrial sector, educational institutions, and research institutes.

Place

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

The country visited by the Prime Minister's delegation, where many leading automotive and technology manufacturers are based.

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The country aiming to become a regional hub for future automotive technology and innovation.