Industrial 4.0

Thailand and the 4th Industrial Revolution

The world today has undergone 3 major industrial transformations, namely:

  • No. 1 : the creation of a steam engine (replacement of horse power and the use of other animal or human labor)
  • No. 2 : The era of electricity and the use of automated production lines
  • No. 3 : Electronics and Computer Technology
  • No. 4 (Present): The Age of Connecting Machines to Cyber World

Industry 4.0 era and Thailand 4.0 policy

10 target industries and pointing out the direction of the manufacturing sector in the future
    The government has chosen ten industries to focus on. Under the Thailand 4.0 policy, which was authorized by the Cabinet on November 17, 2015, to be a leading industry. The first five categories are subsets of current industries. Thailand already has a strong manufacturing base. It will be possible to upgrade the production if it can be modified utilizing new technology.

  • Next-Generation Automotive
  • Smart Electronics
  • Affluent, Medical and Wellness Tourism
  • Agriculture and Biotechnology 
  • Food for the Future

    The second category includes an industry that has the potential to grow in Thailand. because it has a strong base and will continue to be the foundation of Thai industry in the future

  • Robotics 
  • Aviation and Logistics 
  • Biofuels and Biochemicals 
  • Digital
  • Medical Hub

which 5 industries in the future There is a technology that actually exists today. and is developing greatly in many areas
Examples of technologies and knowledge that drive Industry 4.0, as illustrated in the research illustration by Kadir and Bzhwen.

    These subjects It has starting to be noticed both domestically and internationally. and in Thailand’s most successful enterprises As a result, infrastructure development in accordance with such technologies. As a result, it is critical for the country’s future development. I have developed and supported investments in Industry 4.0 in the EEC area, as well as the need to develop relevant personnel to support the development. towards Industry 4.0, where the upcoming policy is to produce manpower, adjust skills (Reskill), and increase skills (Upskill) to be able to work in real life.