Varawut opens BCT and DPIM CE Expo 2026 for sustainable construction

Khaosod•Economy•25m ago

Reader Briefing

Minister of Industry Varawut Silpa-archa opened BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE Expo 2026 to drive the Thai construction industry toward a circular economy and Net Zero.

•The BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE Expo 2026 were held from September 16–18, 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
•The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) showcased over 40 circular economy prototypes developed in the 2026 fiscal year.
•Highlights include M-Sand and recycled solar cell glass to reduce natural resource reliance and waste.
•Over 1,000 participants from government, private sectors, research agencies, and educational institutions attended the event.

Overview

•Varawut Silpa-archa presided over the opening of the Building Construction Technology Expo 2026 (BCT Expo 2026) and the DPIM CE EXPO 2026.
•The events were held under the concept "Circular Economy: The Game Changer for Sustainable Thai Industry" to push the industry toward Net Zero.
•The Department of Primary Industries and Mines displayed over 40 circular economy prototypes in the DPIM Circular Economy Pavilion.
•M-Sand, produced from limestone dust in the southern region, could potentially create an added value of over 2,000 million baht per year.
•Recycled glass from degraded solar panels is expected to generate an economic added value of at least 20 million baht per year.
•DPIM CE EXPO 2026 took place from September 16–18, 2026 at Exhibition Hall 7 and Amber Meeting Rooms 1–3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
•The event included 12 seminar topics covering recycling technologies for solar cells, LFP lithium-ion batteries, and carbon dioxide capture using MOFs.
•The integration of circular economy principles aims to increase raw material security and prepare Thai entrepreneurs for international environmental regulations.

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Key Quotes

Varawut Silpa-archa

"The organization of DPIM CE EXPO together with BCT Expo is an important step in linking raw material innovation and recycling with the construction and related industrial sectors."

การจัด DPIM CE EXPO ร่วมกับ BCT Expo เป็นก้าวสำคัญในการเชื่อมโยงนวัตกรรมวัตถุดิบและการรีไซเคิลเข้ากับภาคก่อสร้างและอุตสาหกรรมต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️

Minister of Industry who presided over the BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE Expo 2026.

Aditath Waseenont(อดิทัต วะสีนนท์)

Director-General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines.

Organization

Department of Primary Industries and Mines(กรมอุตสาหกรรมพื้นฐานและการเหมืองแร่)

The government agency (DPIM) that showcased circular economy prototypes at the expo.

Place

IMPACT Muang Thong Thani(อิมแพ็ค เมืองทองธานี)ℹ️

The venue where DPIM CE EXPO 2026 was held, specifically Exhibition Hall 7 and Amber Meeting Rooms 1–3.