From manufacturing site to smart manufacturing hub
Established in the late 1980s, Delta Thailand is a key hub in Delta Group’s overseas operations. At that time, Taiwan was facing rising costs in labor, land, and electricity, prompting Delta to seek suitable manufacturing sites abroad. Victor recalls, “We recognized the labor advantage of Thailand’s 50 million population and its stable social environment, which offered many essential elements for developing manufacturing operations.” Having deeply rooted itself in the country for more than three decades, Delta Thailand has now become one of Delta’s most representative manufacturing hubs in Asia.

After being listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1995, Delta Thailand’s company scale continued to expand. In recent years, it has actively introduced automated equipment and digital management systems to drive smart manufacturing transformation, enhancing both production efficiency and R&D capabilities. Currently, Delta’s production lines—including power supplies, electric vehicles, and thermal management—have expanded into Thailand, underscoring the growing importance of Delta Thailand in the company’s global operations.

After three decades of investment and development, Delta Thailand has evolved from an initial manufacturing site into a leading force in the local technology sector. Its market capitalization has consistently ranked first among tech companies in Thailand—an achievement that reflects Delta Thailand’s strong capabilities while also creating substantial high-quality job opportunities in the country. As its business footprint continues to expand, cultivating local talent has become an essential driver of future growth.
In recent years, Delta Thailand has actively implemented automation and digital management, becoming a key hub for smart manufacturing.

Responding to global shifts and driving new growth momentum
As global political and economic dynamics continue to evolve, Delta Thailand’s role within the Group has become increasingly crucial. Victor shared that starting in 2018, rising geopolitical tensions prompted part of the communication product lines to shift to production in Thailand, which quickly boosted Delta Thailand’s capacity and revenue at the time. “By 2024, Delta Thailand’s revenue had reached USD 4.6 billion,” he notes.

He highlights the electric vehicle (EV) production line as an example to illustrate their strategic thinking: “Amid geopolitical uncertainties, we decided not to disperse EV production across different regions, but instead to concentrate it in Thailand.” This decision positioned Delta Thailand as the core manufacturing base for the Group’s EV-related products, with the business revenue surpassing USD 1 billion.

Discussing future plans, Victor speaks with clarity and conviction, pinpointing a key turning point in Delta Thailand’s evolving identity: “In the past, we focused primarily on improving manufacturing efficiency. Today, we aim to place greater emphasis on technology and R&D. Delta Thailand should not remain merely a "manufacturing center"; it must become the driving force behind the next phase of the Group’s growth.”Plant 8 and the R&D Center were officially inaugurated in March 2024, marking Delta Thailand’s transition from a manufacturing-focused operation to one with growing technological R&D capabilities, positioning it as a core hub for future growth.

Leveraging regional advantages to build a foundation for long-term growth
With its long-standing experience in ODM, Delta Thailand has accumulated extensive product development expertise and industry insights through serving key accounts. Today, these capabilities form a strong foundation for expanding into regional markets. “Southeast Asia consists of multiple countries, each with its own culture and conditions. What we should do is not simply replicate Delta’s successful power business model, but deeply understand local markets and uncover the unique competitive advantages of each country,” Victor shares, reflecting on his observations from the past two years.

He further highlights the region’s energy potential: “This region enjoys abundant sunshine and rich resources, offering tremendous opportunities in renewable energy and hydrogen. Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand are in a golden era for manufacturing, and they are key markets for Delta to strengthen R&D efforts and expand new businesses.” Victor emphasizes: “We aim to carry forward the Group’s "One Delta" spirit by integrating Group technologies and resources, combined with local R&D capabilities, to build unique value that supports Delta Thailand’s long-term development.”
Victor received the “Outstanding CEO” and “Outstanding Investor Relations” awards from the Investment Analysts Association (IAA), highlighting the company’s continued commitment to leadership excellence, transparency, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Large-scale expansion: Building a new engine for smart manufacturing
Delta Thailand’s new Plant 8 and its R&D Center were officially inaugurated in March 2024, focusing on the development and production of EV power electronics. “This marks a significant milestone as we move into the next stage,” Victor explains. “The ‘next stage’ not only simply represent expanded capacity, but also symbolizes Delta Thailand’s transition from traditional manufacturing to a new phase of smart manufacturing.” He notes that including the Bangpoo and Wellgrow sites, the total number of plants will expand to 12 by the end of 2026, all fully upgraded into data-centric smart manufacturing campuses.

With rapidly increasing demand for high-efficiency power products, Delta Thailand has also begun taking on more high-end manufacturing tasks, including liquid cooling solutions for AI data centers and ICT-related equipment. This shift goes beyond expanding capacity and it elevates Delta Thailand’s capability to handle more complex, higher-precision, and cross-BG collaborative manufacturing missions, representing a concrete realization of smart manufacturing.

Talent as the foundation: bridging the gap from academia to real-world practice
The advancement of smart manufacturing has brought higher technical requirements and redefined the profile of future talent. The need for cross-disciplinary technical and managerial talent has increased significantly. As a result, “talent development” is not merely a response to factory expansion—it is the core driver of Delta Thailand’s smart manufacturing and localization strategies.

“Talent cultivation is a crucial pillar of Delta Thailand’s long-term sustainability. In the short term, smart manufacturing still relies on talent support from Taiwan and China. For example, the Core Team of engineers from Wujiang helped our Thailand factories introduce automation equipment and build the initial foundation for smart manufacturing.”

Victor emphasizes that smart manufacturing can only take root when a strong local talent ecosystem is established. Therefore, the medium-term talent strategy focuses on training and practical development. Each year, Delta Thailand recruits around 100 Associate Engineers, assigning them to rotate across factories and production lines to gain familiarity with products, processes, and collaboration models. These engineers form a pipeline of future frontline supervisors.

In the long term, the focus is on strengthening technical capabilities and R&D capacity. Delta Thailand collaborates with 7–8 universities in Thailand to establish Power Electronics Labs, creating a comprehensive industry–academia talent pipeline. Students are introduced to corporate culture and real-world technology applications during their studies and can directly enter the company’s R&D departments upon graduation, forming a sustainable talent cycle. Victor adds, “We currently have around 40 outstanding graduates pursuing master’s degrees in power electronics in Taiwan. After completing their studies and returning to Delta Thailand, they not only enhance our R&D capabilities but also help smart manufacturing truly take root in Thailand.”Delta Thailand and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) launched a power electronics laboratory to drive innovation and talent development.

A leadership philosophy rooted in “do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself” 
Reflecting on his career, Victor has accumulated extensive experience in products and customer engagement since joining Delta in 1993, having worked across multiple units including the display unit, Delta Networks Inc, and power systems. His strong communication skills have also enabled him to demonstrate steady and inclusive leadership within cross-cultural teams.

Facing the dual challenges of regional management and smart manufacturing transformation, Victor humbly notes that he is still learning while doing—both in the manufacturing domain and in transitioning from a BG-based role to a regional one. He shares that the shift in responsibilities has brought about a noticeable transformation in mindset. “In a region as diverse and complex as Southeast Asia, the most important task is allocating resources to the right markets and directions. With significant differences in language, culture, and income structures, each country presents vastly different market scales and development approaches. This requires a more open perspective and sharper judgment.”

He continues, “For a leader, the most important thing is not only making decisions but listening and understanding. "Do not do unto others what you do not want done unto you." is a principle I have always upheld.” He emphasizes that the essence of leadership lies not in authority, but in leading by example; humility, balance, and practicality—values drawn from the Confucian philosophy of the “Doctrine of the Mean”—guide his approach.

To Victor, leadership is not about standing out in front to point the way, but about walking alongside the team, sharing responsibility, and achieving together. He believes that the core of leadership is understanding, respecting, and empowering others, enabling each person to see their own value in the journey forward and forming the momentum that drives continuous progress.Victor took a group photo with Delta Thailand’s outstanding employees, expressing his appreciation for their dedication and encouraging everyone to keep growing and working together as they face new challenges ahead.