Thailand is accelerating its move toward advanced technology industries following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Lumentum, a global leader in photonics technology, the Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC), and Mahanakorn University of Technology (MUT). The collaboration aims to develop talent, research capabilities, and infrastructure in photonics and semiconductors, with strong support from Professor Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), underscoring the government’s commitment to transitioning toward an innovation-driven economy.