Extraordinary Meeting of Working Group TCMA on Industry Reputation

August 13, 2021: Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on virtual joint discussion among TCMA working groups for strategic planning to communicate cement industry activities to the public.

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother

August 12, 2021: On the auspicious occasion birthday anniversary on August 12, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joins the people of the Kingdom of Thailand in wishing Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother for good health, happiness and prosperity.

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

August 11, 2021: Khun Tinnakorn Kokkhour, Chair of Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement (GMSE), Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) called on extraordinary virtual meeting of Working Group TCMA on GMSE to discuss on draft Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan Year 2022-2026.

Industry Point of Views on the Revision of Legislation ‘Air Quality Monitoring at Chimney’

August 11, 2021: Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) presented cement industry point of views on the revision of legislation ‘Air Quality Monitoring at Chimney by Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)’ with authorities concerned in virtual Working Group Meeting on Improving Ministry of Industry Announcement-Specific Equipment Installation for Air Quality Monitoring at Chimney by CEMS B.E. 2001, chaired by Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry.

Soil as a Raw Material of the Industry

August 10, 2021: Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, Advisor-Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated 3/ 2021 virtual meeting of Working Committee on Soil for Industry, hosted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

TFCM and FTI Industrial Promotion Committee

August 10, 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) followed up industrial matters in 8/2021 meeting of FTI Industrial Promotion and Support Committee, chaired by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Vice Chairman.

Views on EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

August 6, 2021: Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated in public and private joint discussion on EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), chaired by Khun Auramon Supthaweethum, Director-General of Department of Trade Negotiations, Ministry of Commerce.

Technical Discussion on Environmentally Products and Services

August 4, 2021: Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) shared industry point of views with government authorities concerned in virtual meeting of 1/ 2021 Technical Sub-Committee on Environmentally Products and Services, chaired by Khun Janejob Suksod, Director of Operational Centre on Pollution and Environmental Analysis, Pollution Control Department (PCD), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE).

Invitation to the State Railway of Thailand being Party Implementation-Clinker Substitution, IPPU Sector

August 3, 2021: On behalf of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director and Khun Mongkon Ponchunchoovong, member of Working Group TCMA on Sustainability extended the invitation to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), Ministry of Transport-led by Khun Jaray Roongthanee, Deputy Governor of Infrastructure for SRT being party implementation in reducing CO2 emission from measures of clinker substitution by applying hydraulic cement-a low carbon cement in SRT construction project, which will help in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction as country’s plan.

TCMA Implement 'Working at Home Policy’

Industry Contribution to the Revision of Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan

July 30, 2021: Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, Advisor to 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 virtual 2/2021 Sub-committee Meeting on Thailand Mineral Management Master Plan, joint chaired by Dr. Sommai Techawan, Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Khun Wisanu Tubtieng, Director-General of Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Ministry of Industry.

‘Waste Heat Recovery’: Contribution of Cement Industry to Thailand Greenhouse Gases Emission Reduction-Energy Sector

July 30, 2021: Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of TCMA-Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated virtual meeting of 1/2021 Working Group on Greenhouse Gases Report and Reduction Measures-Energy Sector, chaired by Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The meeting recognized an action of cement industry in waste heat recovery (WHR) for electrical production, which can be one of significant contribution to Thailand greenhouse gases emission reduction in energy sector and agreed to include WHR of cement industry in GHG reduction measure for the achieving of Thailand NDC roadmap.

TFCM and FTI Board Meeting

July 29, 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) participated FTI monthly Board Meeting, chaired by Khun Suphant Mongkolsuthree, FTI Chairman.

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua

July 28, 2021: On the auspicious occasion birthday anniversary on July 28, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joins the people of the Kingdom of Thailand in wishing His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua for good health, happiness and prosperity.

Contribution of Cement Industry to Thailand Greenhouse Gases Emission Reduction

July 23, 2021: Members of various working group of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated via virtual focus group meeting on preliminary result of greenhouse gases emission reduction year 2019-industrial process and product use (IPPU) sector and energy sector, organized by Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) in collaboration with Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Department of Industrial Works (DIW), Ministry of Industry.

Preparation for PR Planning

July 23, 2021: Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, Executive Director of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led the team discussed with selected PR agency for drafting PR plan of industry.

Fourth Meeting in 2021 of Working Group on Industry Reputation

July 22, 2021: Members of Working Group TCMA on Industry Reputation, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) attended 4/2021 virtual meeting, chaired by Khun Piyakorn Shinarattanakul to follow up work progress and detail discussion on PR plan.

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

July 22, 2021: Interested members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated public hearing- ‘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.

Congratulations Director-General of Department of Rail Transport

July 21, 2021: Following the appointment of Khun Kittiphan Panchan as Director-General of Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Ministry of Transport, Khun Rapee Sukhyanga and Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) together with members extended sincere congratulations and warmest wishes on the recent appointment.

Invitation to Department of Rail Transport being Party Implementation-Clinker Substitution, IPPU Sector

July 21, 2021: Khun Rapee Sukhyanga and Khun Nopadol Ramyarupa, Vice-Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) led TCMA team discussed with Department of Rail Transport (DRT), Ministry of Transport-led by Khun Kittiphan Panchan, DRT Director-General for DRT being party implementation in reducing CO2 emission from measures of clinker substitution by applying hydraulic cement-a low carbon cement in DRT construction project, which will help in achieving Thailand target of greenhouse gas emission reduction as country’s plan.

Soil as a Raw Material of the Industry

July 20, 2021: Khun Mongkon Pornchunchoovong, Advisor-Working Group TCMA on Green Mining and Stakeholder Engagement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated 2/ 2021 virtual meeting of Working Committee on Soil for Industry, hosted by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

CBAM Proposal in the Fit for 55 Package

July 20, 2021: Interested members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) join with global stakeholders participated via virtual ERCST Global Townhall on CBAM Proposal in the Fit for 55 Package to take stock of the reactions on the European Commission’s proposal for selected sectors scheduled to be published in 2021 and should be operational by the end of 2022, organized by European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition.

TCMA Team Internal Meeting

July 19, 2021: During work at home period, internal meeting among team members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association has been organized to update work progress and discuss to accomplish future tasks.

Methodology of Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program

July 19, 2021: Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, Chair of Working Group TCMA-Environment led the team of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) exchanged industry point of views via virtual public hearing on methodology of Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program (T-VER), organized by Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization).