DPIM Promotes M-Sand and Circular Economy for Construction

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Reader Briefing

The Department of Primary Industries and Mines showcases circular economy innovations and M-Sand to increase construction industry value.

•Varawut Silpa-archa and Adithat Wasinont highlighted the use of circular economy and M-Sand at the BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE EXPO 2026.
•M-Sand, produced from rock dust in southern Thailand, can potentially create an annual value of over 2,000 million baht.
•DPIM presented over 40 circular economy prototypes developed in fiscal year 2026.
•Recycled solar cell glass is expected to create an economic value of at least 20 million baht per year.

Overview

•Varawut Silpa-archa spoke at the Building Construction Technology Expo 2026 (BCT Expo 2026) and DPIM CE EXPO 2026 under the theme Circular Economy: The Game Changer for Sustainable Thai Industry.
•Varawut Silpa-archa stated that upgrading the Thai construction industry requires technology, innovation, personnel development, and cooperation between government, private sector, academia, and international partners.
•The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) showcased over 40 prototypes of mineral, metal, recycling technology, and circular economy works developed in fiscal year 2026 at the DPIM Circular Economy Pavilion.
•Adithat Wasinont stated that utilizing all rock dust from the production process to create M-Sand could generate over 2,000 million baht in added value per year.
•Recycled glass from degraded solar cells is projected to create an economic added value of at least 20 million baht per year.
•DPIM is managing Primary Raw Materials, Secondary Raw Materials from recycled waste, and Advanced Raw Materials to ensure industrial material security.
•DPIM CE EXPO 2026 included over 12 seminars covering topics such as LFP lithium-ion batteries, MOFs for carbon dioxide capture, and circular economy design.

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Key Quotes

Varawut Silpa-archa

"DPIM CE EXPO together with BCT Expo will link raw material innovation and recycling with the construction and downstream industries to create new eco-friendly business opportunities and sustainably enhance national competitiveness."

DPIM CE EXPO ร่วมกับ BCT Expo จะเป็นการเชื่อมโยงนวัตกรรมวัตถุดิบและการรีไซเคิลเข้ากับภาคก่อสร้างและอุตสาหกรรมต่อเนื่อง เพื่อสร้างโอกาสทางธุรกิจใหม่ที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม และยกระดับขีดความสามารถการแข่งขันของประเทศอย่างยั่งยืน

Adithat Wasinont

"Applying Circular Economy principles to the raw material chain not only helps reduce waste but also increases raw material security and reduces risks from relying on natural raw materials."

การนำหลักเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียน (Circular Economy) มาใช้ในห่วงโซ่วัตถุดิบ ไม่เพียงช่วยลดของเสีย แต่ยังเพิ่มความมั่นคงด้านวัตถุดิบ ลดความเสี่ยงจากการพึ่งพาวัตถุดิบธรรมชาติ

Key Entities

Person

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

Minister of Industry who spoke at BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE EXPO 2026.

Adithat Wasinont(อดิทัต วะสีนนท์)

Director General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM).

Organization

Department of Primary Industries and Mines(กรมอุตสาหกรรมพื้นฐานและการเหมืองแร่)

Government agency (DPIM) managing raw materials and promoting circular economy innovations for the industry.

Place

Southern Thailand(ภาคใต้)ℹ️

The region where rock dust used for M-Sand production is sourced.