TCMA and Saskatchewan, Canada Join Forces on Energy Transition and Low Carbon Innovation

Mr. Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada represented by the Honourable Warren Kaeding, Minister of Trade and Export Development, witness by Mr. Pavich Kesavawong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Climate Change and Environment, Mr. Panotson Sujayanont, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Industrial Works, and senior representatives from TCMA and the Government of Saskatchewan. This collaboration, focuses the energy-related sector and advanced Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage technologies, aims to advance cooperation leading the cement industry towards Net Zero by 2050 and support Thailand’s NDC 3.0 target while outlining a long-term plan for pilot projects in SARABURI SANDBOX.

TCMA Awarded '2025 Outstanding Trade Association Prestige Award'

Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), consistently recognized at the national level, has been awarded the ‘2025 Outstanding Trade Association Prestige Award’ for the third consecutive year from Mr. Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Commerce. This honor underscores TCMA’s clear vision and achievements in leading the cement industry towards Net Zero 2050, strengthening collaboration within the country and global partners, supporting Thailand’s NDC 3.0, and enhancing the country’s long-term competitiveness while integrating economic, environmental, and social opportunities.

Songkran Festival 2025

Tie up Collaboration with Department of Climate Change and Environment

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Secretary-General and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Khun Sivach Kaewcharoen, Director Division of Climate Change Mitigation, Khun Kittisak Prukkanont, Director Division of Strategy and International Cooperation, Khun Rabiab Poopha, Director Division of Climate Adaptation, and Khun Uma Srisook, Director Division of Participation Promotion on Climate Change and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and also thank you DCCE’s team for the continue support to cement industry. Both sides agreed to further driving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction for country competitiveness.

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

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)and Khun Rapee Sukhyanga, TCMA Vice Chairman and Secretary-General led TCMA team took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Director-General Dr. Phirun Saiyasitpanich, Deputy Director-General Pavich Kesavawong aand Deputy Director-General Komes Phutasorn, Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and also thank you DCCE for the continue support to cement industry. Both sides agreed to further driving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction for country competitiveness.

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

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA Executive Board took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Director-General Aditad Vasinonta, Deputy Director-General Araya Salaipetch, Deputy Director-General Anan Faksang, Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry and also thank you DPIM for the joint collaboration in driving smart and green mining practice and resource-efficiency with innovation and technology in responding to decarbonization and benefit to country competitiveness.

New Year Season’s Greeting to Department of Mineral Resources

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Deputy Secretary-General and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director took a New Year occasion in extending season’s greeting to Deputy Director-General Suvapak Imsamut, Deputy Director-General Sumeth Saithong, Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and also thank you DMR team, including Mineral Resources Division, Geology Division, Geotechnology Division for the joint collaboration in resource-efficiency with innovation and technology in responding to decarbonization and benefit to country competitiveness.

Mining for the Community to Drive Thai Economy and Society with Sustainability

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA Executive Board attended ceremony to deliver fund from royalty special payment from mining concession to the representative of local administrative organizations for the community to drive Thai economy and society with sustainability, presided over by H.E. Akanat Promphan, Minister of Industry of Thailand.

Technical Discussion on Thailand Taxonomy Phase II

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Khun Monwikan Kajohnboon, Secretary of Working Group TCMA-Environment led the team having a technical discussion on cement production activity in term of greenhouse gas emissions information and energy with the consultant team of Bank of Thailand, with aims at supporting the preparation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase II helping investors identify sustainable investment opportunities, encourages businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices, and provides clarity and transparency in the growing market for sustainable finance.

Seeking for Joint Collaboration to Net Zero 2050

The joint meeting among the Embassy of Canada-led by H.E. Ping Kitnikone, the Ambassador of Canada to Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, Department of Climate Change and Environment-led by Deputy Director-General Pavich Kesavawong, the Saraburi Province-led by Governor Bancha Chaowarin, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Chairman Dr. Chana Poomee, the Federation of Thai Industries, Saraburi Provincial Chapter-led by Khun Charoenchai Chaliawkriangkrai have been organized to seek the joint collaboration with Canada to decarbonize cement industry in responding to Thailand 2050 Net Zero Cement and Concrete Industry Roadmap and Thailand NDC.

Seeking for Joint Collaboration to Decarbonize

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team exchanged ideas with the team of Consulate General of Canada, led by Mr. Ha Nguyen, Consul to seek the joint collaboration to decarbonize cement and concrete Sectors in Thailand.

Congratulate on New Position

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Deputy Secretary-General and Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director extended well wishes to Khun Treephong Kalantapura to new assignment as Director of Saraburi Industry Office, Ministry of Industry.

Preparatory for SARABURI SANDBOX DAY: Unite for the 1st Low Carbon City in Thailand

Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Deputy Secretary-General of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) attended Working Committee on Organizing SARABURI SANDBOX DAY: Unite for the 1st Low Carbon City in Thailand to provide ideas and suggestions for the successful organizing of the coming SARABURI SANDBOX DAY.

Seminar “Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology for Power, Heat Generation, and Hydrogen Production”

Khun Surachai Vangrattanachai, Chair Working Group TCMA on Innovation and Technology, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) welcomed all members to the TCMA’s seminar on ‘Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology for Power, Heat Generation, and Hydrogen Production’, which honour speaker by Professor Dr. Wison Luangdilok, Expert Nuclear Technology and Hydrogen Technology.

Join to Welcome National Defense College of Thailand

On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, TCMA Deputy Secretary-General updated the collaborative action of Thai cement industry in SARABURI SANDBOX LOW CARBON CITY to the group of students of National Defense College of Thailand No. 67 on the occasion of visiting SARABURI SANDBOX.

TCMA Thank You Dinner

With the appreciation of hard-working throughout the year of 2024 and also to tighten the relationship among members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Thank You & 2025 New Year dinner has been organized for all members of TCMA working groups, TCMA’s staffs, support team together with Board of Directors.

TCMA Board of Directors Meeting

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) welcomed members to 4/ 2024 meeting of TCMA Board of Directors Meeting. In-house matters on cement industry brought into the discussion, including guideline for work planning in the coming year. 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.

TCMA Golf Friendship

The good memorable of the golf friendship among Board members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has been organized at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin, Prachaubkirikhan.

TCMA at Regional Cooperation: AFCM 45th Council Meeting and 22nd Conference

December 5-7, 2024: Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA team further strengthen the cooperation with cement manufacturers in ASEAN during AFCM 45th Council Meeting and 22nd Conference, hosted by Vietnam National Cement Association in Ha Long, Vietnam with theme ‘ASEAN Cement Collaboration towards Green Industry’. The delegates from eight AFCM member countries are participating the meeting; namely Heidelberg Materials Butra Sdn Bhd, Cambodia Cement Manufacturers Association (CCMA), Indonesia Cement Association (ICA), The Cement & Concrete Association of Malaysia (C&CA), Cement Manufacturers’ Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CeMAP), Cement & Concrete Association of Singapore (CNCAS), Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), and Vietnam National Cement Association (VNCA).

AFCM Standing Committee on Technical Cooperation

Khun Arnon Janyam, Working Group TCMA on Innovation and Technology and Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair Working Group TCMA on Sustainability, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA team exchanged Thai cement industry point of views with AFCM members in the meeting of Standing Committee on Technical Cooperation (SC-TC), which Vietnam serves as country coordinator of the meeting during AFCM 45th Council Meeting, hosted by Vietnam National Cement Association in Ha Long, Vietnam.

AFCM Standing Committee on Business Development

Dr. Nonthapat Nimityongskul, Working Group TCMA-Wisdom and Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn, Chair Working Group TCMA on Sustainability, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA team exchanged Thai cement industry point of views with AFCM members in the Standing Committee on Business Development (SC-BD), which Brunei Darussalam serves as country coordinator of the meeting during AFCM 45th Council Meeting, hosted by Vietnam National Cement Association in Ha Long, Vietnam.

Industry Contribution to the Revision of Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan

Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, Advisor to Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) served as a representative of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) shared industry point of views in the meeting of 1/2023 Sub-committee on Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan, joint chaired by Khun Pichit Sombatmak, Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Khun Aditad Vasinonta, Director-General of Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry.

The Next Step for Open Government for Citizen

Khun Sukthawat Patawarakorn, Advisor to Working Group TCMA-Environment and Climate Action, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated the Open Government for Citizen, aiming at encouraging local people joining to drive SARABURI SANDBOX LOW CARBON CITY.

Driving Project Decarbonization of Cement and Concrete Sectors

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)-led by Khun Surachai Vangrattanachai, Chair Working Group TCMA on Innovation and Technology discussed with the team of UNIDO-led by Ms. Rasha Abdrabu, Project Coordinator at the Energy Systems and Decarbonization Unit in preparing detail of works to bring progress of decarbonization project of cement and concrete sectors in Thailand.