RESEARCH

Research on PCB manufacturing in Thailand

Long-form, cited pieces on who is building printed circuit board plants in Thailand, the money behind them, the rules that apply and the world market they serve. Every claim carries a numbered source, and every chart is drawn from our register of 39 Thai plants.

Industry landscape

UPDATED 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 11 MIN · 31 SOURCES

Thailand's PCB boom: who is building, where, and why

Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese board makers are building across Thailand. Who they are, where they build, what they make, and what could slow them down.

Investment

UPDATED 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 11 MIN · 32 SOURCES

Investing in Thai PCB plants: BOI incentives and what the money buys

How BOI incentives for PCB plants work, how much has been pledged since 2023, which projects are largest, and the risks behind the numbers.

Law and regulation

UPDATED 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 11 MIN · 30 SOURCES

Rules around a Thai PCB order: factory permits, environment and trade

What a Thai PCB plant must hold and discharge, and what buyers face on origin, US duties, EU chemical rules and NDAs, from official texts as of September 2026.

World market

UPDATED 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 11 MIN · 22 SOURCES

The world PCB market in 2026: AI servers, China plus one and Thailand

Prismark and TPCA put 2025 PCB output at US$85 to 92 billion. AI server boards lead the growth, and Thailand is now Southeast Asia's largest producer.