Industry Contribution to the Revision of Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan

December 25, 2020: Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Advisor to Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement served as a representative of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) contributed in the 3/2020 Sub-committee Meeting on Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan, joint chaired by Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry.

New Year Season’s Greeting to Department of Mineral Resources

December 25, 2020: On behalf of the Executive Board of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, TCMA General-Manager and Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Advisor to TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement took new year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Dr. Sommai Techawan, Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and also thank you DMR team for continuing support to cement industry.

New Year Season’s Greeting to Department of Primary Industries and Mines

December 25, 2020: On behalf of the Executive Board of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Advisor to TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, TCMA General-Manager took new year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Khun Wisanu Tubtieng, Director-General of Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry and also extended industry’s deep appreciation to DPIM team for the cordial assistance and continued support to cement industry.

TCMA Implement 'Working at Home Policy'

Wrap up 2020 Industrial Energy Situation

December 23, 2020: Khun Panya Sophasriphan, Deputy Secretary-General, 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 review 2020 activities and set strategic plan for the coming year.

TFCM and FTI Monthly Board Meeting

December 21, 2020: On behalf of Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of 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), Khun Teerapol Tirawasin participated FTI Board Meeting in December, chaired by Khun Suphan Mongkolsuthree, FTI Chairman.

Keynote Address ‘Cement and Concrete Products with an Eco-conscious Concept’

December 19, 2020: From the recent signed Memorandum of Understanding ‘The Integrated Collaboration on Climate Change for Thailand Achieving Target of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: Clinker Substitution’, Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) gave keynote address ‘Cement and Concrete Products with an Eco-conscious Concept’ to members of Thai Concrete Association (TCA) in 2020 TCA Annual Seminar. “Hydraulic Cement”, environmentally cement product with CO2 emission reduction, has been introduced. In this regard, TCMA urged for developer, contractor, designer, academic and professional using hydraulic cement in construction in order to support Thailand achieving target of greenhouse gas emission reduction in industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector-clinker substitution.

TCMA Thank You Dinner

December 18,2020: With the appreciation of hard-working whole year of 2020 and also to tighten the relationship among members, Thank You & 2021 New Year Party has been organized for all members of TCMA working groups together with Board of Directors and support team.

TCMA Working Groups Rehearsal Meeting

December 18, 2020: Rehearsal meeting among head of working groups, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has been organized for efficient and success presentation to TCMA Board.

TCMA Dialogue 2020

December 18, 2020: Board of Directors of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman discussed with heads of TCMA working groups to set the strategies coping with the change and the challenges face in conducting industry.

TCMA Board of Directors Meeting

December 18, 2020: Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) welcomed members to 4/2020 TCMA Board of Directors Meeting. The meeting reviewed 2020 achievement activities and discuss plan for moving forward in the coming year, including the challenges faced by cement industry. 

TFCM and FTI Working Group on Industry Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction-Industrial Sector

December 16, 2020: Khun Somwung Sinthumongkolchai, Chair of TCMA-Environment, 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 in virtual meeting 1/ 2020 FTI Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction-Industrial Sector, chaired by Khun Suvit Toraninpanich.

Public Opinion Seminar “The Study on Promoting the Competition in the Business of Electricity and Natural Gas”

December 16, 2020: Representatives of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated in public opinion seminar “The Study on Promoting the Competition in the Business of Electricity and Natural Gas”, organized by Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO), Ministry of Energy in collaboration with Petroleum Institute of Thailand Foundation.

Interaction with Working Group

December 11, 2020: Team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, TCMA General-Manager welcomed members of TCMA on Industry Reputation-led by Khun Piyakorn Shinarattanakul, Chair-TCMA on Industry Reputation for internal discussion on work procedures.

TFCM and FTI-Committee on Promotion and Support Industry

December 8, 2020: Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and Khun Teerapol Tirawasin 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) followed up industrial matters in 8/2020 meeting of FTI-Committee on Promotion and Support Industry, chaired by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Vice Chairman.

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati

December 7, 2020: On the auspicious occasion birthday anniversary, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joins the people of the Kingdom of Thailand to express the humblest wishes for Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati for continuing good health, happiness and prosperity.

In Commemoration of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

December 5, 2020: In Commemoration of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

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

December 3, 2020: On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Somwung Sinthumongkolchai, Chair of TCMA-Environment and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, General-Manager exchanged industry point of views with relevant authorities concerned in 1/2020 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.

TCMA Dialogue Workshop 2020

November 30, 2020: All working committee 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. In this regards, Khun Chana Poomee, TCMA Chairman gave special remarks at the beginning of the workshop.

Study Visit on Maximizing Quarry Utilization for Local Benefit

November 26-27, 2020: The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair-TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement received a very warm welcome from the team of SCG-Lampang, Lampang Province on the occasion of study visit their management on maximizing quarry utilization for local benefit.

Technical Discussion with Department of Highways to Reduce CO2 in IPPU Sector

November 25, 2020: From the recent signed Memorandum of Understanding ‘The Integrated Collaboration on Climate Change for Thailand Achieving Target of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction: Clinker Substitution’, Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Khun Rapee Sukhyanga and Khun Pakorn Leopairut, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team joined forces with Professor Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) for technical discussion on hydraulic cement performance with the team of Department of Highways (DoH)-led by Khun Apichart Juntatasup, Deputy Director-General (Academic). TCMA stimulated DoH using hydraulic cement in construction in order to support Thailand achieving target of greenhouse gas emission reduction in industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector-clinker substitution.

Congratulations Director-General of Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning

November 25, 2020: Following the appointment of Khun Pornpoth Penpas as Director-General of Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DPT), Ministry of Interior, Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Khun Rapee Sukhyanga and Khun Pakorn Leopairut, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) together with TCMA executives extended sincere congratulations and warmest wishes on the recent appointment. TCMA and DPT will further strengthen the collaboration and continue working closely, particularly in CO2 reduction emission by promoting hydraulic cement in construction for the success of Thailand Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Roadmap on Mitigation 2021 – 2030.

Industry Voices on Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan

November 24, 2020: Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Member of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) on Sustainability and Thailand Fellowship of Cement Manufacturers (TFCM) served as a representative of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) contributed in 1/ 2020 meeting of Working Group on Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan, joint organized by Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry.

Support of Ministry of Commerce in IPPU Sector-Clinker Substitution

November 17, 2020: 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)-led by Khun Krit Chinprasartsak, Chair of TCMA-Wisdom and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, TCMA General-Manager together with Khun Chanutsakul Supirak, representative of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment welcomed team of Economic and Trade Indices Division (ETI), Trade Policy and Strategy Office, Ministry of Commerce (MoC)-led by Khun Prapan Teeklang, Head of Construction Materials Price Indices Group. After successful discussion, MoC agreed to fully support the success of Thailand's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in reducing CO2 emission by circulating reference price of hydraulic cement to the public in order to promote its in construction of public sector.