Considering the rising demand for electrical apparatuses and electronics of
all types, the IC industry will certainly prosper. This segment of the electronics
market features excellent business opportunities for prospective investors, as
there currently exists a trade deficit in the sector. According to Thai Electrical
and Electronics Institute, the value of ICs imported into Thailand over the
last decade is greater than that of any other electronics import. In 2011 alone
Thailand imported US$10 billion worth of ICs.