Panavy Pookaiyaudom, president of Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT)—Thailand's equivalent to the U.S.'s MIT—discusses Thailand's engineering and skilled labor talent pipeline, MUT's involvement in the country's "Siam Silica" workforce initiative, and the country's ambitions in semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. Tasked directly with connecting MUT with professional associations such as THPCA and HKPCA as well as industry companies, Mr. Pookaiyaudom explains specific efforts aimed at developing skilled workers, attracting advanced electronics investment, and addressing long-term regional talent needs.
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