Mr. Kobchai Sangsittisawad Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry Said at the annual event of the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) or the OIE Forum year 2021 on the subject of “Thailand Industry Beyond Next Normal: Thailand’s Industry Advances into a New and Sustainable Era” that the Thai industry is currently in a situation , in which the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) epidemic is facing new challenges affecting the economy, production, sales and export
At the same time, the lifestyle of every person around the world needs to adapt to approach the next lifestyle, just like the industry. which has adapted the production line to an automated production system in order to replace the use of labor. In addition, new opportunities arise in some industries, for example in the medical device industry. Food industry etc.
In the past, the Department of Industry has taken steps to address the situation. including important measures to urgently mitigate the effects by focusing on serious and continuous development of target industries with potential .
By adjusting the orientation of the manufacturing sector from the original Promote new economic opportunities with a focus on key industries such as
Automotive industry of the future to respond to the direction of development of the world automotive market including entering a low carbon society and solving pollution problems, especially PM2.5 dust, for a sustainable economy and environment.This is reflected in setting a target for the production of electric vehicles or Zero Emission Vehicles ZEV of 725,000 vehicles per year or 30% of vehicle production by 2030 (BE 2030) with important measures such as the establishment of vehicle standards.It is expected that standards, parts and charging standards for electric vehicles will be announced in 2021, including 97 standards.
Medical device industry It is a potential industry that is important both economically and safely. the country’s public health, which is in line with the plan to make Thailand an international health center or medical hub, as well as in response to the BCG model policy of making Thailand the center of medical device manufacturing in ASEAN in the long term 2027.
Robotics and automation industry The aim is to make Thailand a leading company in the production and use of robots and automation in ASEAN. with its own technology by 2026, driven by 3 main mechanisms: stimulating and promoting the use of robots and automation in the country; Development of machine and automation manufacturers, development of a system integrator (SI) in the country and establishment of a Center of Robotic Excellence or CoRE to develop technology and personnel to support the robotics and automation industry.
Bio-industry Set goals to make Thailand an ASEAN bio-hub by 2027, with a focus on investing in 3 target products, namely bioplastics, biochemicals and biopharmaceuticals.
food processing industry Thailand aims to be the future food production center of ASEAN while driving the fundamental economy.
as well as supporting the industry within the framework of the BCG economic model by upgrading the company to a green sector, promoting industrial development according to the circular economy concept, including the improvement of laws, regulations and regulatory methods BCG model for the economic, industrial, Social and environmental sector. It has developed in a balanced direction.
Mr. Thongchai Chavalitpichet, Director of NESDB The annual event is the first with an online virtual exhibit or virtual exhibition where visitors can see 10 booths showcasing the NESDB mission from a variety of professions such as industrial enterprise, private sector, government, civil society, Associations, foundations, institutions, academics, experts, media and the general public, approx. 800 people
“In addition to presenting the implementation and industrial development policy, the OIE hopes that this event will be a platform for the exchange of knowledge on developing and improving the competitiveness of the industry from experts and experts that will contribute to the strong potential of the Thai industry to exploit. ready to become an industry that will react in a stable and sustainable manner to the new way of life in the future, ”concluded the director of the NESDB.
