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The Thai-German Institute (TGI) is a not-for-profit entity under the Foundation for Industrial Development (FID), which itself falls under the Ministry of Industry (Thailand). The aim of the organization is to act as a training center for transferring advanced manufacturing technology to the Thai industry.

History and mission
The Thai-German Institute was established by the Cabinet of Thailand in September, 1992. It was founded as a joint initiative of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Federal Republic of German. To stress its oriented-ness towards the industry, the TGI was set up as an autonomous body outside the formal education system with its operation under the supervision of the Foundation for Industrial Development and a broad oversight by the Ministry of Industry. It officially started operation in 1995 with its first training courses starting in 1998.

Services and training
The TGI offers short courses for further training of employees as well as specialized job-entry training according to a company's needs. Some of the types of training and services it offers:
 * ‘tailor-made training’ for companies
 * further training for vocational school teachers
 * advisory and consulting services in technology and training
 * joint projects
 * high-tech product promotion
 * machine time sharing

TGI training covers such technologies as:
 * industrial automation technology
 * process control
 * industrial electronics
 * programming and operation of Cumputer Numerical Control machines
 * applications of Computer-aided design CAD and Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
 * Plastic injection moulding
 * Tool and Die Making
 * Mould making
 * Metrology