At a glance
- Company
- Delta Thailand
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
Key figures
- Forum date
- May 9
- Universities with established laboratories
- four
- Universities planned for the program later this year
- seven
- Students trained annually
- more than 100
People
- Sann LaohakullawudhiSenior Manager of Industrial Automation, Delta Thailand
- Wanchai YodsudjaiDean of the Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University
- Damrong SripraramActing President of Kasetsart University
- Sudhasinee SamitExecutive Director of the Investment Strategy and Policy Division, Thailand Board of Investment
Products and programs
Bangkok, Thailand, June 3, 2025 -- Delta Thailand reaffirmed its role in advancing industrial automation and sustainable innovation at i-Forum 2025. Held on May 9 by the Faculty of Engineering at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, the forum focused on the theme “Leading the 4IR Revolution: Key Lessons from the WEF Global Lighthouse Network.” The event brought together industry leaders, global experts, policymakers, and academics to explore strategies for enhancing Thailand’s industrial competitiveness through Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies.
During a panel discussion, Mr. Sann Laohakullawudhi, Senior Manager of Industrial Automation, Delta Thailand, shared Delta’s practical approach to transformation: “Digital transformation starts with a clear purpose. At Delta, we implement technology in phases to ensure measurable impact and long-term value. True 4IR success also means empowering people not just upgrading machines.”
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents a shift in industrial capability driven by technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and data analytics. A central reference point at the forum was the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network an international group of manufacturers recognized for successfully applying 4IR technologies at scale to achieve innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability.
The forum was officially opened by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wanchai Yodsudjai, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, who highlighted its role in supporting Thailand’s transition to smart manufacturing. Dr. Damrong Sripraram, Acting President of Kasetsart University, emphasized the importance of industry-academic collaboration in driving innovation. Representing the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Ms. Sudhasinee Samit, Executive Director of the Investment Strategy and Policy Division, spoke on aligning investment strategies with national goals for high-tech and sustainable industrial growth.
Attendees at the forum explored advanced solutions in IT/OT integration, intelligent automation, and smart energy management through Delta’s showcase. The company’s end-to-end technologies enable data-driven operations, improve efficiency, and support carbon reduction goals. These solutions are already deployed across various sectors in the region, helping enhance responsiveness and optimize resource use in smart factories.
Delta views education-industry collaboration as an important way to support engineering talent development in Thailand. The Delta Power Electronics Laboratory, already established in four leading Thai universities including Kasetsart University, will expand to seven universities later this year. Through this program, more than 100 students annually receive hands-on training in industrial automation and energy systems using real-world tools and technologies. While the program does not require students to join Delta after graduation, it helps equip future engineers with practical experience that contributes to strengthening Thailand’s high-tech talent pool.
Looking ahead, Delta remains committed to its sustainable development plans, which include regional industrial development, smart energy integration, and nurturing Thailand’s next generation of engineers and innovators.
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In brief
Delta Thailand took part in i-Forum 2025, a May 9 event at Kasetsart University in Bangkok focused on applying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to Thailand’s industrial development. A company representative discussed a phased approach to digital transformation and the importance of developing workers alongside technology. Delta also presented solutions involving IT/OT integration, automation and smart energy management. The company says its technologies are used in several regional sectors to support more responsive operations, efficient resource use and carbon-reduction goals. Delta highlighted its Power Electronics Laboratory program, which provides practical training for students at Thai universities. The initiative is established at four universities and is expected to reach seven later this year, with more than 100 students receiving hands-on training annually. Delta said the effort is intended to strengthen engineering skills, without requiring graduates to work for the company.
Key takeaways
- Delta Thailand showcased automation, IT/OT integration and smart energy solutions at i-Forum 2025 in Bangkok.
- A company manager described phased technology adoption and workforce development as elements of its transformation approach.
- Delta’s Power Electronics Laboratory program is set to expand from four to seven Thai universities later this year.
- The laboratory program provides hands-on training to more than 100 students annually, the company says.
