The Board of Investment of Thailand has granted investment promotion approvals to five major Chinese companies to create what is being described as the country’s first dedicated production base for humanoid robot components, with the combined initial investment exceeding ten billion baht.

The initiative is part of Thailand’s broader strategy to strengthen its high-tech manufacturing ecosystem and support “industries of the future,” positioning the Kingdom as a competitive hub for advanced robotics supply chains.

The approved projects span design and manufacturing facilities that will produce essential parts such as robot frames, high-precision transmission components, motion-control systems and actuators across multiple Eastern Economic Corridor provinces, strengthening Thailand’s industrial base and export capabilities.

Hangzhou Seenpin Electromechanical Transmission will invest 2.12 billion baht to manufacture planetary roller screws and robot ball screws — high-precision transmission components — in Chonburi.

Beite Technology is set to invest 1.67 billion baht in planetary roller screws in Chonburi and has filed an additional application exceeding three billion baht for further robot component production, currently under review.

Sanhua Intelligent Drives will allocate 1.8 billion baht to produce actuators, described as the “muscles” of the machines, also in Chonburi.

Tuopu Technology plans a 930 million baht investment in actuators in Chachoengsao, while Xusheng Group intends to commit 2.7 billion baht to manufacture lightweight, high-strength robot body, joint and structural components in Rayong.

The Board of Investment has highlighted that the primary market for these advanced parts will include global technology leaders and high-growth projects such as Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot, along with key multinational electronics and automation firms.

The approvals align with Thailand’s ambitions to cultivate a robust high-tech supply chain and leverage its strategic geographical position and industrial base to attract advanced technology manufacturers.

The BOI anticipates that these investments will generate more than one thousand high-skill jobs, accelerate the adoption of local raw materials and components, and stimulate annual domestic supply activity valued at tens of billions of baht.

Officials also cite optimistic projections for the global humanoid robot market, suggesting substantial long-term expansion and reinforcing the rationale for Thailand’s timely move to attract international robotics supply chain investments.

The effort underscores the government’s broader commitment to fostering innovation and building a new growth engine centered on robotics and automation technologies.