Industry Contribution to Review Product Standard

June 9, 2021: Khun Boonrawd Kuptitanhi, member of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) served as a representative of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) contributed in the meeting of Academic Committee No. 7-Concrete Product to review draft product standard TIS 2303-Mineral Fiber Board Thermal Insulation and TIS 2895-Solid Non-loading Concrete Masonry Unit, chaired by Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI).

Role of Department of Rural Roads in IPPU Sector-Clinker Substitution

June 8, 2021: Following Memorandum of Understanding ‘The Integrated Collaboration on Climate Change for Thailand Achieving Target of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: Clinker Substitution’, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) in collaboration with Department of Rural Roads (DRR), Ministry of Transport with support of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) organized online training ‘Hydraulic Cement and DRR Construction’ for DRR’s officers across the country in order to create technical understanding and make more confident in applying  hydraulic cement to DRR construction works.

Cement Products Certified as ‘Made in Thailand’

June 8, 2021: 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 led executive of all Thai cement manufacturers to support ‘Made in Thailand’- a scheme to support locally made products in state projects. In this regard, cement producers ensure that Thai cement products with MiT certification be sufficiently meet the need of public and private construction projects.

Industry Action on COVID-19 Vaccination

June 7, 2021: Khun Sanit Ketsuwan, Advisor to 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) exchanged ideas with chairman of industry clubs in preparing the industry on COVID-19 vaccination for factory workers across the country.

Detail Discussion of Joint Action Plan with Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning

June 7, 2021: Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, member of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability had a virtual meeting with the team of Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT), Ministry of Interior-led by Khun Sinith Boonsit, Director of Building Control Bureau in detail of DPT action plan to implement low carbon cement ‘hydraulic cement’.

Briefing PR Agency Candidates

June 4, 2021: Khun Piyakorn Shinaratanakul, Chair of TCMA on Industry Reputation, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) briefed PR agency candidates in announcing to public on TCMA activities occur in year 2021.

Research Project “Transforming Thai Industry into a Circular Economy”

June 4, 2021: Khun Yutthapon Jaidee, member of TCMA on Circular Economy, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated in research presentation on transforming Thai industry into a circular economy, organized by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University.

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

June 3, 2021: On the auspicious occasion birthday anniversary, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joins the people of the Kingdom of Thailand to express wishes for Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana for continuing good health and much happiness.

TCMA Implement 'Working at Home Policy’

Royal Irrigation Department Reduces CO2 in IPPU Sector-Clinker Substitution

June 2, 2021: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director and Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, TCMA on Sustainability discussed with team of Royal Irrigation Department (RID)-led by Khun Thana Suwattana, Director of Bureau of Research and Development on planning next steps of RID move towards in achieving target of greenhouse gas emission reduction in Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) Sector-Clinker Substitution.

Royal Irrigation Department Plans to Implement Clinker Substitution

June 2, 2021: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director and Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, TCMA on Sustainability had a strategic discussion with Khun Chalermkiat Kongwichianwat, Deputy Director-General (Academic) of Royal Irrigation Department (RID) for RID implement clinker substitution to reduce CO2 in IPPU Sector.

Industry Point of View on E-Commerce

June 1, 2021: Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) shared cement industry point of view with Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) during insight interview on cement business practices on E-commerce. This survey intends to help government agencies concerned to formulate policies in promoting and facilitating E-commerce to the businesses.

Joint Design Performance Testing of Concrete Pavement from Hydraulic Cement

June 6, 2021: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair of TCMA on Sustainability had a technical Discussion with the team of Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport led by Khun Chatchai Janthorn, Engineer-Bureau of Materials Analysis and Inspection in designing performance testing of concrete pavement from hydraulic cement.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

May 31, 2021: 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.

Collaboration to Promote FTI-Made in Thailand

May 28, 2021: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director exchange ideas with the team of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) in joint collaboration to promote the use of locally made product in state projects, so called ‘Made in Thailand.

Collaboration for Thailand Construction and Mega Project

May 28, 2021: Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair of TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA team shared cement industry point of views in virtual meeting 3/2021 Working Group on Raw Material Management for Thailand Construction and Mega Project, appointed by Department of Primary Industries and Mines, Ministry of Industry.

Climate Change and APEC Business Advisory Council 2022

May 28, 2021: On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director shared industry point of view on climate change with the team of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) for preparation theme and priorities in hosting APEC Business Advisory Council 2022 in Thailand.

Seek Collaboration with Department of Rail Transport

May 27, 2021: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair of TCMA on Sustainability discussed with team of Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Ministry of Transport led by Dr. Thayakorn Chantarangsu, Director of Safety Standard and Maintenance Division on the joint collaboration in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction-clinker substitution.

Joint Discussion on Support Scheme of Clinker Substitution Measure

May 27, 2021: Joint discussion on Support Scheme of Clinker Substitution Measure has been organized among Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director and Khun Mongkol Pornchunchoowong, member of TCMA on Sustainability, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization)-led by Khun Rongpetch Boonchuaidee, Director of Public Policy and Technical Support Office, and Thailand Concrete Association (TCA)-led by Gp. Associate Professor Dr. Thanakorn Peeraphan. This is one of collaboration action to drive Thailand NDC Roadmap in achieving target of greenhouse gas emission reduction in Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) Sector-Clinker Substitution.

Third Meeting in 2021 of Working Group TCMA on Industry Reputation

May 25, 2021: Members of Working Group TCMA on Industry Reputation, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) attended 3/2021 meeting, chaired by Khun Piyakorn Shinarattanakul to select industry outstanding activities introduce to public.

Public and Private Collaboration to Address Thailand Contribution to Goal 13 of Global Agenda-Climate Action

May 25, 2021: On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Somwung Sinthumongkolchai, Chair of TCMA-Environment, Khun Attawoot Klainin, Chair of TCMA-Operational Excellence and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director exchanged industry point of views with relevant authorities concerned in 2/2021 meeting of Working Committee on Thailand’s Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gases Emission Development Strategy-Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) Sector, chaired by Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Deputy Secretary-General of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Public Hearing-Medium Term ‘Project Study on Economic Measures and Instruments in the Country to Support Private Sector on Climate Change Action’

May 21, 2021: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) followed up public hearing-medium term ‘Project Study on Economic Measures and Instruments in the Country to Support Private Sector on Climate Change Action’, organized by Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

National Policy Committee on Climate Change Expedite to Reach IPPU CO2 Reduction Target

May 21, 2021: National Policy Committee on Climate Change, chaired by General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister was informed progress of CO2 reduction emission under Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) Sector with clinker substitution. The meeting assigned all related agencies, as TCMA proposed to expedite the implementation in reaching CO2 reduction target.

Consultation Session in Applying FTI-MiT

May 20, 2021: Khun Krit Chinprasartsak, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Wisdom, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team had a consultation with Khun Pimjai Leeissaranukul, Vice-Chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to prepare cement industry in applying ‘FTI-Made in Thailand’ scheme supports locally made products in state projects.