Mr. Thongchai Chavalitpichet, Director of the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE), said that OIE, as the host of the integrated industrial and service development plan of the future There is a way to drive the development of future industries and services. for the fiscal year 2023, with an emphasis on linkages and achieving goals according to the national strategy to drive Thailand to have higher competitiveness
Therefore, important development guidelines have been established, namely, extension of innovation in the targeted industries (Product Innovation/ Capability), applying the BCG policy to drive industry development towards sustainability (BCG Model), and promoting the use of Smart System technology to restructure the sector. production and services towards an innovation-based economy and capable of sustainable growth by an integrated work plan to develop industries and services of the future Fiscal Year 2023 consists of 6 approaches as follows:
1. Promote the development of bio-industry and food industry of the future focusing on promoting bio industry to develop more biological products such as bio-medical materials biopharmaceutical Herbal extracts, Oleochemicals, Smart Packaging, as well as the creation of entrepreneurs and personnel in the bio-industry. to support the push for more bio-industry in Thailand
while promoting the food industry of the future It will focus on creating food innovations of the future (Future Food Innovation) by supporting the transfer and application of technology (Process/ Product/ People) for future food processing. Including the creation of fundamental factors (Enabling), such as creating a traceability system Standardization Functional Food branding, etc.
2. Promote industrial development and comprehensive medical services Focus on connecting research Developing Thai medical equipment and devices for commercial production Marketing or building a network with the hospital and the hospital network of the Medical Institute of Thailand Providing materials and medical devices manufactured in the country to be widely accepted
3. Promote the development of digital technology industries and services artificial intelligence data, robots, automation and intelligent electronics by promoting the robot industry automation will accelerate the development of personnel and establish standards for labor and professional skills to be sufficient to meet the needs of the industrial sector including the creation of industrial product standards for robots and automation Have parts or equipment manufactured in the country to be accepted as a standard This will create a supply chain (Supply Chain) in the country.
while promoting the intelligent electronics industry will focus on the development of skills IC/PCB/Sensor Design, which is an important upstream industry and creates high added value. including creating prototype innovations Produce high-value sensors and smart electronic components or advanced ICs to meet the growing demand.
4. Promote the development of the electric vehicle industry and modern vehicles Focus on developing skills for workers and entrepreneurs to support the transition to electric vehicles automatic vehicle and modern automotive parts Support research and technology development electric vehicle innovation automatic vehicle and modern automotive parts To support Thailand’s potential in technology and innovation from product design. production process including the development of parts or equipment for electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles
5. Promote the development of national security industry Focus on the development of the defense industry towards the commercial production of military equipment and ammunition. Including the industry that is a two-way technology that can extend the technology to develop other industries to reduce dependence on technology and innovation from abroad as well as invest in further development as an export industry
6. Develop the ecosystem of industries and services of the future. Focus on upgrading the establishment Personnel and infrastructure development to sustainably support the growth of the industry of the future
“Integration work plan for the development of industries and services of the future is one of the 11 integrated plans for fiscal year 2023 that will be an important mechanism in driving various national plans. to produce concrete results There are 37 agencies participating in the project (8 ministries, 1 state enterprise, 1 government agency). must have continued budget support for operations To enable the Thai manufacturing sector to enhance its competitiveness in innovation and technology. Including creating jobs and generating income, which will continue to affect the recovery of the national economy,” said Mr. Thongchai.
