For over 17 years we are operating our healthcare equipment manufacturing in Thailand. Amazed by Thailand’s large medical device manufacturing community, we operate our wholly-owned production facility in Rayong, Thailand.
The largest port in Thailand, called Laem Chabang Port, is just a 30-minute drive away from our facility.
As Thailand has grown in favor of healthcare equipment manufacturing, so did we. Over the years we have extended our production with cleanrooms, state-of-the-art machines, assembly lines and several process for secondary processes.
Thailand as a manufacturing hub might sound new to many, but it has strengthened its position within SEA’s manufacturing for years.
Strategic Advantages of Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing in Thailand
Skilled and reliable workforce
Thailand offers a growing pool of skilled labor, especially in technical fields like engineering, tooling, and plastic injection molding. Vocational schools and technical universities support industry needs, and many workers have experience in international manufacturing environments.
The new generation of Thai workers are highly motivated and willing to learn. If you can provide foreseeable career paths within the organization, you will find excellent staff. The healthcare industry as a whole is very advanced in Thailand, it isn’t a medical tourism hub for no reason. Staff is skilled and knowledgable in medical device contract manufacturing.
Predictable Labor Costs
While labor costs in Thailand are slowly increasing, as they are in almost every country, they remain competitive and predictable. Over the last decades, the increase has been steady and within reason. This allows companies to forecast and control production costs more effectively compared to more volatile regions.
Stable Political and Economic Climate
Thailand maintains a relatively stable political and economic environment in recent years. The government actively supports industrial growth and foreign investment, which creates a secure foundation for long-term business operations.
Take a look at the official BOI website of the Thai government.
Open and Welcoming Economy
Thailand pushes its pro-business policies. The Board of Investment (BOI) offers tax incentives and support services for foreign companies. Setting up a business is straightforward, and the regulatory environment is generally transparent.
Thailand’s Location in Asia
Thailand’s location makes it ideal for regional supply chain management. It’s easy and cost-effective to import components from China or nearby ASEAN countries, helping businesses diversify their sourcing strategy without high logistics costs.
Export-Friendly Infrastructure
Thailand has major deep-sea ports like Laem Chabang and multiple international airports that make global shipping smooth and reliable. Export processes are efficient, and many companies report short turnaround times for shipments.
High-Quality Infrastructure
Modern industrial zones, reliable electricity, water supply, and high-speed internet contribute to smooth operations. Many zones are tailored to specific industries and offer built-in services and support.
Thailand’s road infrastructure is well-developed and highly suited for manufacturing and logistics. The country has an extensive network of wide, modern highways that support heavy-duty truck transportation, making it easy to move raw materials, finished goods, and even large machinery and tooling between factories, ports, and suppliers.
Most industrial parks strategically locate near main highways and have direct access to transportation corridors that lead to Laem Chabang Port and Bangkok’s international airports. This ensures smooth logistics and reliable delivery schedules—both for exports and for domestic supply chain operations.
Thailand’s Business Ecosystem
Reduced Import Duties and Trade Agreements
Thailand actively participates in numerous Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) that help lower import duties and improve market access. These agreements reduce or eliminate tariffs on raw materials, components, and finished goods, making manufacturing more cost-efficient and exports more competitive.
Thailand’s key FTAs include:
- ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) – Covers trade among 10 ASEAN member states, offering near-zero tariffs.
- ASEAN-China FTA (ACFTA) – Facilitates low-tariff imports from China, ideal for components sourcing.
- ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)
- ASEAN-Korea FTA
- ASEAN-India FTA
- ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand FTA (AANZFTA)
- Thailand-Chile FTA
- Thailand-Peru FTA
- Thailand-New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership
- Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA)
- Thailand-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (JTEPA)
In addition, Thailand has joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)—the world’s largest trade pact—boosting integration with China, Japan, South Korea, and other ASEAN countries.
Mature Supplier and Supply Chain
Thailand has built a strong, diversified supplier ecosystem over decades. Thanks to early investments by Japanese, American, and European manufacturers, the country now hosts a large network of qualified suppliers across plastics, metals, electronics, packaging, and more.
Many global companies have long-standing operations or subsidiaries in Thailand, contributing to a robust and reliable supply chain. As a result, sourcing materials, components, and services, at competitive prices, is generally fast and easy.
This mature ecosystem goes along well with the country’s numerous free trade agreements, which lower import costs and improve access to global supply networks. Whether you need raw materials, tooling, automation components, or cleanroom packaging, you’ll likely find local suppliers or well-established importers with short lead times.
Thailand also has an active network of third-party service providers, including quality labs, regulatory consultants, calibration services, and logistics firms, enabling full support for high-complexity manufacturing like medical devices or electronics.
Are you interested in Healthcare Equipment Manufacturing in Thailand?
Contact us and ask us any question you have about manufacturing in Thailand, we are happy to help. By providing contract manufacturing services here in Thailand for 2 decades, we have built up a strong network of suppliers and can handle large volume orders.
