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New project to help riders switch to EVs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a project to support motorcycle taxi riders in switching to electric vehicles.
BAAC and GIZ launch THB 5.3 billion package to support climate-smart rice farming
Published on 30/01/2026
» Bangkok, 29 January 2026 – Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC), in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has launched climate-smart subsidy and low-interest loan schemes under the Thai Rice GCF Project, with a total budget of over THB 5.3 billion. The initiative aims to support approximately 40,000 Thai rice farmers in transitioning to climate-smart rice farming practices, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change mitigation.
Dr Chana reappointed to GCCA Board
Published on 10/12/2025
» As the world intensifies efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the cement industry continues to play a vital role in the transition toward a low-carbon economy at national, regional and international levels.
Anutin preps to meet Chinese premier to finalise rice MoU
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is preparing to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Dec 14 to finalise a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the sale of 500,000 tonnes of Thai rice to China, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
TCMA Chairman to Lead ASEAN Cement Decarbonisation Efforts
Published on 24/02/2025
» Dr Chana Poomee, Chairman of the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), has been elected as President of the ASEAN Federation of Cement Manufacturers (AFCM) for the 2025–2027 term. In his two-year tenure, he aims to strengthen collaboration among the eight ASEAN cement-producing member countries, drive the regional cement industry forward, accelerate the development of the AFCM Decarbonisation Roadmap, and foster partnerships with global organisations to support carbon reduction initiatives.
TCMA Marks One Year of Saraburi Low-Carbon Progress
Published on 17/02/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) has reached a significant milestone in its ambitious "Saraburi Sandbox Low Carbon City" initiative, marking one year of progress in transforming Saraburi into Thailand’s first low-carbon city. The project, a Public-Private-People Partnership (PPP) led by the Governor of Saraburi, has seen tangible advancements in reducing carbon emissions, developing sustainable cement production, and promoting clean energy adoption.
Minister Endorses Youth-Led Eco-Friendly Rice Initiative
Published on 07/02/2025
» The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, has endorsed the Future of Good Life project, a youth-led initiative aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices. During a meeting at the ministry, the working group—comprising students from Ruamrudee International School and Bangkok Patana School—presented their efforts in developing low-carbon rice cultivation techniques.
Saraburi Sandbox Marks One Year of Low-Carbon Progress
Published on 29/01/2025
» The Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), in collaboration with cement manufacturers, Saraburi Province, government agencies, private sector partners, and civil society, has marked the one-year anniversary of Saraburi Sandbox, Thailand’s first low-carbon city initiative. The project aims to drive clean energy transition, green industry promotion, and carbon value creation, supported by international cooperation, advanced technologies, and green financing.
'3R Model' for farming to help curb PM2.5 in Thailand
Post Reporters, Published on 08/12/2024
» Thailand is looking to enhance farmers' ability to rehabilitate land and replace some crops with alternative, high-value plants to tackle agricultural burning that causes PM2.5 dust pollution in lowland areas.
PepsiCo-GIZ Project Builds Climate Resilience in Thai Agriculture
Published on 05/11/2024
» Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, PepsiCo Services Asia Limited and Pepsi Cola (Thai) Trading as well as governmental partners and local communities announced their joint achievement in implementing the Building a Climate Resilient Potato Supply Chain Through a Whole-Farm Approach (RePSC) project, leading to a strengthened public private partnership and livelihoods and capacity development among thousands of farmers particularly the female groups in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.