The electronics world is no longer just about manufacturing. It is moving toward AI, EVs, advanced packaging, and increasingly complex intelligent systems.
As Thailand is positioning itself as a global PCB and electronics hub, the most critical factor is no longer just technology.
It is people who can work with that technology.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panavee Pookaiyaudom, President of Mahanakorn University of Technology, reflects on the transformation shaping Thailand’s education landscape.
1️⃣ Universities as Translational Centers
Connecting research with real industrial applications
2️⃣ Redefining Career Perception
From “repair” → to “building future systems”
From AI servers to EV electronics
(All powered by PCB as the core foundation )
3️⃣ Fast-track Upskilling
1-year Sandbox programs designed with industry needs in mind
4️⃣ Flexible Learning Ecosystem
Non-degree + Credit Bank = learn anytime, apply immediately, grow continuously
📊 With Thailand’s PCB industry expected to rapidly expand and potentially rank among the world’s top producers,
talent development becomes the ultimate success factor
🎯 This is why platforms like THECA matter. Not just as an exhibition, but as a bridge between education, research, and industry.
💬 The real question is:
“Is Thailand ready to build a workforce that can keep up with the speed of industry transformation?”
🗓 THECA 2026 + Power2Motion | 26–28 August 2026 | BITEC Bangkok
📍 Innovating PCB and Advanced Electronics with Next-Gen Packaging
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