Visit to Thai Contractors Association under H.M. The King's Patronage

By the invitation, Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and TCMA’s team received a warm welcome from Thai Contractors Association under H.M. The King's Patronage-led by Khun Liza Ngamtrakulpanich, TCA’s President.

TFCM and FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee

Khun Sanit Ketsuwan, Advisor to Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), on behalf of Dr. Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) participated 9/2022 meeting of FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee, chair by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Chairman.

Strengthen the Collaboration with the Federation of Thai Industries

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa and Khun Rappe Sukhyanga, TCMA Vice-Chairman and also look after Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) and TCMA members received a very welcome from Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul, FTI Chairman during the recent visit to FTI office. Both sides agreed to further collaborate in industrial development, particularly the achievement of Thailand target on greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Support National Alternative Energy Development Plan

Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa and Khun Rappe Sukhyanga, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA team discussed with Dr. Prasert Sinsukprasert, Director-General of Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency (DEDE), Ministry of Energy and his team on the joint collaboration between cement industry and Ministry of Energy in increasing the use of alternative fuels in order to drive Thailand Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap 2050 and also support government policy on greenhouse gas emissions reduction under Alternative Energy Development Plan (AEDP).

Preparatory Discussion for Joint Collaboration with Ministry of Energy

The preparatory discussion among working groups of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) namely TCMA-Operational Excellence-led by Khun Attawoot Klainin, TCMA on Circular Economy-led by Khun Aumaporn Charoensak, and TCMA-Environment-led by Khun Sukthawat Patawarakorn has been organized to prepare guideline on the joint collaboration between cement industry and Ministry of Energy in increasing the use of alternative energy in order to support government policy on greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Strengthen Collaboration with Department of Industrial Works

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa and Khun Rapee Sukyanga, TCMA Vice-Chairman led the team extended the congratulation to Dr. Jullapong Thaveesri,

Third Meeting in 2022 of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy

hun Aumaporn Charoensak, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on virtual meeting 3/2021 of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy to summarize 2022 outstanding activities and collaboration plan for the coming year.

Strengthen Collaboration with Department of Public Works and Towns & Country Planning

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the executive board members extended the congratulation to Khun Phongrat Piromrat, who is now appointed as Director-General of Department of Public Works and Towns & Country Planning (DPT), Ministry of Interior. In this regard, DPT affirmed the collaboration to accelerate greenhouse gas emission reduction by implementing low carbon cement, so called ‘hydraulic cement’ in the construction projects.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

Khun Wisut Jongjaroenkij, on behalf of Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) participated FTI monthly Board Meeting, chaired by Khun Kriengkai Thiennukul, FTI Chairman.

Driving for the Achievement of ‘MISSION 2023’

The joint meeting between Working Group TCMA on Sustainability-led by Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn and Working Group TCMA-Wisdom-led by Khun Krit Chinprasartsak has been organized to follow up the progress and review the necessary actions for the achievement of ‘MISSION 2023’ with aims to reduce 1,000,000 ton-CO2 of clinker substitution measure in year 2023.

TCMA at COP27

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) presented Thailand Net Zero Cement & Concrete Roadmap 2050 and also shared the practices and experiences in the session ‘Decarbonizing the Cement and Concrete Industry – from global commitment to national action’ during the 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP27), which took place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, organized by Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and Egyptian Government.

TFCM and FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee

Khun Sanit Ketsuwan, Advisor to Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), on behalf of Dr. Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) participated 8/2022 meeting of FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee. In this regard, the meeting has been updated on current status of cement industry action in greenhouse gas emission reduction.

TCMA Dialogue Workshop 2022

All working group members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joined force to discuss and examine key issues and important next steps in each area of the cement industry to address the challenges face in conducting industry and also to drive for TCMA’s policy achievement in reducing greenhouse gas emission, developing sustainable limestone quarries, and creating ecosystem towards circular economy. In this regards, Khun Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman gave special remarks at the beginning of the workshop. TCMA is cement manufacturer-led, Thai leading cement manufacturers coalition advocating for cement industry being basic infrastructure of the country development, becoming environmentally friendly industry, committing to social responsibilities engagement and leading towards sustainable development.

Accelerating Transition Together

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and representatives of implementation partner on ‘MISSION 2023’ namely Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT),

TCMA in National Engineering 2022

November 3-5, 2022, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) presented implementation partners actions and progress on greenhouse emission reduction at TCMA booth with concept ‘Thai Cement in Actions and Stakeholder Collaboration Progress’ in National Engineering 2022, organized by Engineering Institute of Thailand under the H.M. King Patronage.

Welcoming the Privy Counselor at TCMA Booth in National Engineering 2022

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) together with TCMA Executive Board welcomed General Bundit Malaiarisoon, Privy Counselor as His Majesty the King’s representative at TCMA booth with concept ‘Thai Cement in Actions and Stakeholder Collaboration Progress’ in National Engineering 2022. On this occasion, Khun Chana presented progress and way forward of cement industry to new era of low carbon cement-hydraulic cement for Thailand net zero achievement.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

Khun Wisut Jongjaroenkij, on behalf of Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) participated FTI monthly Board Meeting, chaired by Khun Kriengkai Thiennukul, FTI Chairman.

Progress Update to Office of Natural Resources and Environment Policy and Planning (ONEP)

Strengthen Collaboration with Department of Mineral Resources

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Rapee Sukhyanga, TCMA Vice-Chairman led the team extended the congratulation to Dr. Oranuch Lopensri, who is now appointed as Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Follow up on Energy Matters

Khun Prasan Samaisong, Secretary of Working Group TCMA-Operational Excellence, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) on behalf of Khun Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) attended monthly Board Meeting of FTI Institute of Industrial Energy to follow up energy matters and its situation.

Cement Industry and Industrial Productivity

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) provided in-depth interview on cement industry to the team of Chula Unisearch, an assigned researcher of Office of Industrial Economics, Ministry of Industry to enhance industrial productivity and design suitable roadmap in increasing productivity of each sector.

CCUS Technology Update

The virtual knowledge sharing between Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) by Working Group TCMA-Operational Excellence and Working Group TCMA-Environment has been organize to update information on Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology and the next preparation steps of cement industry.

TFCM and FTI Committee on Cluster Construction

Khun Sanit Ketsuwan, Advisor to Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), on behalf of Dr. Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) participated FTI Committee on Cluster Construction, chaired by Dr. Wikrom Vajragupta, FTI Chair Committee on Cluster Construction.

TCMA be Part of National Engineering 2022

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) briefed the media and press on TCMA’s outstanding activities as TCMA be part of National Engineering 2022, organized by Engineering Institute of Thailand under the H.M. King Patronage.