New Year Season’s Greetings to the Department of Climate Change and Environment

14/01/2026

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the Executive Members in extending New Year season’s greetings to Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Director General of Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), together with
Khun Pavich Kesavawong and Khun Komet Putthasorn, Deputy Director General of DCCE and Khun Sivach Kaewcharoen, Director of Climate Change Mitigation Division. TCMA also expressed its appreciation to the DCCE team for their continued support to the cement industry. Both sides agreed to further strengthen collaboration in driving Thailand’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets while enhancing national competitiveness.

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