Germany, The Prime Minister begins his visit to Germany. Discussion with executives of Volkswagen and Infineon Technologies AG Today (13 March 2024) at 8:45 a.m. (Berlin local time) Federal Republic of Germany) Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Meet the executives of important private companies in Germany as follows: Mr. Thomas Schäfer (Thomas Schäfer), Member of the Board of Volkswagen Group Company and CEO of Volkswagen Brand, the world's largest vehicle manufacturer. It is also the largest automobile manufacturer in Germany. which has advanced automotive engineering technology Volkswagen currently has 114 manufacturing plants worldwide and its vehicles are sold in more than 150 countries. Volkswagen plans to expand its Charging Network for electric vehicle charging stations. The goal is to expand the charging network. To support the growing number of electric cars, by creating 45,000 Quick Charge points worldwide by 2025. The Prime Minister invited Volkswagen Company to inves t in Thailand for long term investment because it has traded with Thailand for a long time. Volkswagen Company admires the policies of the Thai government. On this occasion, the Prime Minister praised the professionalism of the Company. and gave the company confidence in its policy on the use of clean energy, which had the same concept, so it was considered to increase cooperation. Then at 9:10 a.m. (Berlin local time) the Prime Minister met with Infineon Technologies AG is Germany's largest semiconductor manufacturer and is ranked in the world's top 10, with operations in 25 countries, with key customers in the automotive sector. The company specializes in manufacturing parts. Automotive electronics such as semiconductors For automotive and industrial systems Sensor system, a small computer used to control the system The company now uses green energy in all production processes in its European factories. and for factories in Texas United States Including factories in Kulim and Malacca. Malaysia It has also changed to using 100% green energy. The Prime Minister praised the company. that didn't just put money in But it focuses on investing in research and training for Thai people as well. The company is likely to invest more in Thailand. and plans to cooperate with universities and research agencies To create new graduates with specific skills for semiconductor industry Through cooperative learning projects (Co-op), Sandbox projects and joint research projects. Including sending students to intern and learn how to produce chips at the company's wafer factory in Malaysia. The Prime Minister gave confidence in many matters and emphasized that Thailand is ready to facilitate investors according to the ease of policy. doing business. Source: Thai News Agency