Join Force to Promote ‘Go Green with Hydraulic Cement’

June 11, 2020: Members of Working Committee on Go Green with Hydraulic Cement, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and support team discussed on the way forward in promoting of more using hydraulic cement, an environmentally friendly product with greenhouse gas emission reduction.

Partnership in the Development of Sustainable Limestone Quarries

June 9, 2020: Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) welcomed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry-Khun Kobchai Sungsitthisawad, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources-Khun Pongboon Pongtong, on the occasion of the signing ceremony Memorandum of Understanding Partnership in the Development of Sustainable Limestone Quarries between Siam City Cement Public Company Limited by Khun Siva Mahasandana and The Siam Cement (Kaeng Khoi) Co., Ltd. by Khun Surachai Nimlaor with an honour witness of Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources (DMR)-Dr. Sommai Techwan, Director-General of Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM)- Khun Wisanu Tabtieng, and Secretary-General of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Planning (ONEP)-Dr. Raweewan Bhuridej.

Enhance cooperation with Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI)

June 8, 2020: Khun Phattharawan Sukkantharak, General-Manager of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) together with its members paid a courtesy call on Khun Wanchai Panomchai, Secretary-General of Thailand Industrial Standard Institute (TISI), Ministry of Industry to seek their support for the achievement of ‘Go Green with Hydraulic Cement’.

Public Seminar on Economic Measures for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

June 5, 2020: Members of Working Committee on Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) participated in public seminar on the possibility of applying carbon tax as an economic incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, organized by Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) in cooperation with Pro Green Centre, Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University.

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

June 3, 2020: On the auspicious occasion birthday anniversary, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joins the people of the Kingdom of Thailand to express wishes for Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana for continuing good health and much happiness.

‘Go Green with Hydraulic Cement’ -- Thailand Contribution to Goal 13 of Global Agenda-Climate Action

June 1, 2020: Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and the representatives of Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning (DTP), Ministry of Interior exchange ideas with laboratory team of Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), led by Prof. Dr. Somnuk Tangtermsirikul-Project Leader during the visit of observing performance testing of hydraulic cement, an environmentally friendly product with greenhouse gas emission reduction at the SIIT laboratory.

First Meeting in 2020 of TCMA-Working Committee on Environment

May 28, 2020: Members of Working Committee on Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), in following of health and safety instruction due to COVID-19 pandemic joined force through online meeting to follow up environmental matters related to cement, including actions of cement industry on greenhouse gas emission reduction, based on Thailand Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Roadmap. In this regard, the meeting welcomed Khun Somwung Sintumongkolchai, who will serve Chair of Working Committee on Environment.

First Meeting in 2020 of TCMA-Working Committee on ‘Go Green with Hydraulic Cement’

May 28, 2020: Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joined force to review strategy for the success of project ‘Go Green with Hydraulic Cement. The meeting agreed that a strong action from government side remains the key of the success.

Cement Industry Responds GHG Emission Reduction-IPPU Sector

May 22, 2020: Members of Working Committee on Environment, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) discussed with relevant authorities concerned in order to reach the country target as set in the meeting on greenhouse gas reduction measures-Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) Sector, hosted by Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP) as National Secretariat of Climate Change Coordination.

TFCM and FTI-Committee on Promotion and Support Industry

May 19, 2020: With new normal practice due to COVID-19 pandemic, 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 through online meeting of 3/ 2563 FTI Committee on Promotion and Support Industry, Chaired by Khun Kriengkrai Thiennukul-FTI Vice Chairman.

Outlook on Thai Cement Industry

May 15, 2020: Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) Wisdom Working Committee, in following of health and safety instruction due to COVID-19 pandemic joined force through online meeting to review Thai cement industry situation and outlook to ensure industry fulfillment of country demand both public and private sectors construction projects.

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti

April 29, 2020: On the occasion of the birthday anniversary of His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, may His Royal Highness be blessed with happiness and long life.

TCMA Continues implementation of 'Working at Home Policy' During COVID-19 Pandemic

Songkran Festival B.E. 2563 #Save Parents

April 13-15, 2020: May this Thai Songkran Festival, even in a distance will bring the overwhelming feeling of happiness to you and your family. #Save Parents #Stay Home #Stay Safe #Together We Can

TCMA Implement 'Working at Home Policy’

The Auspicious Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn

April 2, 2020: On the auspicious occasion birthday anniversary, we, Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) joins the people of the Kingdom of Thailand in humbly wishing Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for a long, healthy and happiness.

TCMA Supports Government During COVID-19 Pandemic: Implement 'Working at Home Policy'

First Meeting in 2020 of TCMA-Working Committee on Technical

February 28, 2020: Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) members’ representative gathered for 1/ 2020 TCMA-Working Committee on Technical, chaired by Khun Sompon Chanvaivit. 2020 activities brought into the discussion to come along with TCMA’s policy and respond to current challenges of the industry.

TCMA Annual General Meeting

February 27, 2020: Members of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) attended TCMA Annual General Meeting at the Athenee Hotel Bangkok. On this occasion, Khun Nopadol Ramayarupa, TCMA Vice-Chairman, on behalf of members extended heartfelt thanks Khun Siva Mahasandana, who served 2 consecutive terms of TCMA Chairman during 2016 - 2020.

TCMA Board of Directors Meeting

February 27, 2020: Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) chaired 1/2020 TCMA Board of Directors Meeting. Reduce greenhouse gas emission, develop sustainable limestone quarries, and create ecosystem towards circular economy are key highlighting works. Linking industry and environment policies closer together can deliver benefits for prosperity and sustainability.

TCMA Board of Directors 2020 – 2022

February 27, 2020: Khun Chana Poomee, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) appointed Board of Directors 2020 – 2022 which comprises of representative from SCG Cement and Building Materials Co., Ltd., Siam City Cement PLC, TPI Polene PLC, Asia Cement PLC, Jalaprathan Cement PLC, Thai Pride Cement Co., Ltd., and Globe Cement Co., Ltd.

Welcome TCMA New Chairman

February 27, 2020: At the Annual General Meeting of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), all members congratulated Khun Chana Poomee from SCG Cement and Building Materials Co., Ltd., who formally elected to serve as TCMA Chairman during 2020 – 2022. During his chairmanship, 3 major areas will be addressed to underpin growth and development of the industry and to respond global challenges on environment for sustainable development:- 1) Reduce greenhouse gas emission ‘Go Green with Hydraulic Cement’, 2) Develop sustainable limestone quarries, and 3) Create ecosystem for waste management towards circular economy.

Partnership in the Development of Sustainable Limestone Quarries

February 24, 2020: In responding to the Mineral Act B.E. 2560 and Statement of Thai Cement Manufactures Association (TCMA) on the development of sustainable limestone quarries with good governance, the signing ceremony Memorandum of Understanding Partnership in the Development of Sustainable Limestone Quarries between The Siam Cement (Ta Luang) Co., Ltd. and Asia Cement PLC. has been organized with fully support of leading authorities concerned, namely Khun Siva Mahasandana-Chairman of TCMA, Dr. Sommai Techwan-Director-General of Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), Khun Wisanu Tabtieng-Director-General of Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM), Dr. Raweewan Bhuridej-Secretary-General of Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy Planning (ONEP). The two companies, under the MoU will join force with government advice developing limestone quarries with environmentally friendly-so called ‘Green Mining’ in accordance with circular economy.

Industry Voices to Ministry of Industry

February 12, 2020: Khun Siva Mahasandana, Chairman of Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) and also served as Chairman of Thailand Fellowship on Cement Manufactureres (TFCM), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) presented cement industry concerned on industrial matters to Working Committee on Solving Industrial Barriers, Ministry of Industry-Chair by Khun Prakob Vivitjinda, Director-General of Department of Industrial Works.