Preparatory for Joining the 18th Annual Concrete Conference

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) exchanged ideas for appropriate content’s presenting in the 18th Annual Concrete Conference (ACC18), which schedule to take place on January 25-27, 2024 in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

Strengthen Cooperation with FTI Environmental Management Industry Club

Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) welcomed Khun Teerapon Tirawasin, Chairman of Environmental Management Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) to strengthen the collaboration among the two industries.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

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.

FTI Climate Change Institute Committee

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 virtual meeting 5/ 2023 FTI Climate Change Institute Committee.

Driven PPP-Saraburi Sandbox with Green Industry

Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong and Khun Attawoot Klainin as the representative of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team discussed with relevant authorities concerned in 1/ 2023 Working Group on Green Industry to design action plans and monitoring mechanism for driven PPP-Saraburi Sandbox, chaired by Khun Somjai Yavanopas, Head of Policy and Planning of Industrial Office, Saraburi Province.

TCMA Thank You Dinner

With the appreciation of hard-working throughout the year of 2023 and also to tighten the relationship among members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Thank You & 2024 New Year Party 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

Industry Contribution to Review Product Standard

Khun Surachai Vangrattanachai, Support Team of Working Group TCMA-Product Standard, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) contributed in the meeting of Academic Committee No. 8-Cement and White Cement Products 4/ 2023 to review draft industrial product standard related to cement, chaired by Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI).

TCMA Golf Friendship

The good memorable the golf friendship among Executive Board of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has been organized at My Ozone Khao Yai.

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 12/2023 meeting of FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee, chaired by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Chairman. In this regard, cement industry progress towards decarbonization on ‘PPP-Saraburi Sandbox at COP28’ has been informed to the meeting.

Thai Cement Decarbonization Action at COP28

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) shared Thai cement decarbonization action at the Pavilion of Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) during the 28th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP28), which convened in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Fifth Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy

Khun Aumaporn Charoensak, Chair Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on 5/2023 virtual Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy for having discussion in driving sustainable waste management as goal set.

Fifth Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy

Khun Aumaporn Charoensak, Chair Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on 5/2023 virtual Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA on Circular Economy for having discussion in driving sustainable waste management as goal set.

2024 TCMA’s Work Planning

The team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director had a meeting for 2024 work planning.

Congratulate 80th Anniversary of the Engineering Institute of Thailand Under His Majesty the King's Patronage

Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa and Khun Rapee Sukhyanga, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), on behalf of TCMA congratulated Associate Professor Dr. Watcharin Kasalak, President of the Engineering Institute of Thailand Under His Majesty the King's Patronage (EIT) on the occasion of 80th Anniversary of EIT’s Founding.

TCMA at Thailand Pavilion in COP28

Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) be part of Thailand Pavilion, hosted by Department of Climate Change and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in cooperation with Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council, Ministry of Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation during the 28th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP28), which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. TCMA presented decarbonization action ‘Public-Private-People Partnership: Saraburi Sandbox, a Low Carbon City’, co-driven by the government, the private sector, the local organizations and community, and the cement industry by TCMA.

Welcoming Government Authorities

Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) together with Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, Advisor of Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement and its members welcomed Sub-committee on the Determination of Criteria for Classifying Thailand Mineral Framework and Mining Zone during their study visit to concession mining area in Saraburi Province for more understanding the actual area conditions.

Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement

Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on virtual 1/2023 extraordinary meeting of TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement to set cement industry point of views in responding to the criteria of Thailand Mineral Framework Classification (TMFC).

Accelerating the Transition to 2024 Thailand’s New Era of Low Carbon Cement

The joint meeting of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA)among Working Group TCMA-Wisdom led by Khun Krit Chinprasartsak, Working Group TCMA on Sustainability led by Dr. Wonchalerm Chalodhorn and Working Group TCMA-Product Standard led by Khun Prasert Manitayakool with coordination of TCMA Office led by Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director have been organized to accelerate the transition to 2024 Thailand’s new era of low carbon cement.

‘MISSION 2023’ The joint collaboration on climate change in industrial processes and product use (IPPU) sector among 31 organizations from government, professional, industry and academic with 6 ministries support aimed to accelerate the transition all construction projects to ‘Hydraulic Cement’, a low carbon cement, which will contribute to carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

Khun Sanit Ketsuwan, Advisor of 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 monthly Board Meeting, chaired by Khun Kriengkai Thiennukul, FTI Chairman.

AFCM Sightseeing Activities: A Distinctively Thai Touch

Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) as AFCM 44th Council Meeting host, organized a delightful Thai-theme ‘Thai Touch’, featured sightseeing, posing for photographs in traditional Thai costume at Temple of Dawn and Chao Praya cruise luncheon to conclude the high-profile event together with a meaningful and memorable experience for the AFCM delegates and accompanying.

TCMA Hands a Ceremonial Garland to Vietnam as the Next AFCM Host

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the Executive Board, including Thai Pride Cement Co., Ltd., Asia Cement PCL., Jalaprathan Cement PCL., Globe Cement Co., Ltd., TPI Polene PCL., SCG Cement Building Materials Co., Ltd., and Siam City Cement PCL., presented a garland adorned with Thai motif, as a ceremonial and a symbol of cooperation, to Vietnam as the host of the AFCM 45th Council Meeting and 22nd Conference in 2024. This marks the official conclusion of the AFCM 44th Council Meeting.

Fostering Cooperation among Global-Regional-at the Country Level

Sharing perspective session on ‘Collaboration towards Decarbonization’ is organized during AFCM 44th Council Meeting in Bangkok to integrate cooperation of AFCM with world’s leading cement organizations and Thai government who plays an important role in promoting the transition to a sustainable industry through environmental, social, and governance (ESG). The session is honour to join by Mr. Thomas Guillot, Chief Executive of Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), a global cement and concrete organization with over 80% of world production capacity. Other prominent speakers include Mr. Pavich Kesavawong, Deputy Director-General of Department of Climate Change and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Worakarn Kosolpisitkul, Executive Director of Investment Promotion 3, Thailand Board of Investment, and TCMA’s members to share on ‘TCMA’s Collaboration towards Decarbonization’.

Welcome Dinner for AFCM Delegates in a Memorable ‘Thainess’ Experience

Dr. Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the Executive Board put on spectacular welcome dinner for the 44th ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) Council delegates. The dinner featured Thai cuisine and performance, taking place in the evening of the Council’s first day in the magnificent surrounding in Loy Krathong festival in Bangkok.