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Varawut Promotes Circular Economy in Thai Construction Industry

Varawut Promotes Circular Economy in Thai Construction Industry

Matichon•Economy•9m ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Varawut Silpa-archa promotes the use of circular economy and recycled materials to enhance the competitiveness of the Thai construction industry.

  • •Varawut Silpa-archa presided over the opening of BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE EXPO 2026.
  • •The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) showcased over 40 circular economy prototypes developed in fiscal year 2026.
  • •The events took place from September 16–18, 2026, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
  • •Key innovations include M-Sand and recycled solar cell glass to reduce reliance on natural resources.

Overview

  • •Varawut Silpa-archa presided over the opening of Building Construction Technology Expo 2026 (BCT Expo 2026) and DPIM CE EXPO 2026.
  • •The events aimed to shift the Thai industry toward sustainability using a circular economy to reduce production waste and replace raw materials.
  • •The Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM) displayed over 40 prototypes developed in fiscal year 2026 at the DPIM Circular Economy Pavilion.
  • •Aditath Wasinon stated that utilizing all stone dust from production processes could create a value increase of over 2,000 million baht per year through M-Sand.
  • •Recycled glass from degraded solar cells is expected to generate an economic value increase of at least 20 million baht per year.
  • •DPIM CE EXPO 2026 was held between September 16–18, 2026, at Exhibition Hall 7 and Amber Meeting Rooms 1–3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
  • •More than 1,000 participants from government, private, research, and academic sectors attended to push the Thai industry toward a low-carbon society.

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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 sector and related industries."
การจัด DPIM CE EXPO ร่วมกับ BCT Expo เป็นก้าวสำคัญในการเชื่อมโยงนวัตกรรมวัตถุดิบและการรีไซเคิลเข้ากับภาคก่อสร้างและอุตสาหกรรมต่อเนื่อง

Key Entities

Person

Varawut Silpa-archa(วราวุธ ศิลปอาชา)ℹ️
Minister of Industry who presided over BCT Expo 2026 and DPIM CE EXPO 2026.
Aditath Wasinon(อดิทัต วะสีนนท์)
Director-General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM).

Organization

Ministry of Industry(กระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม)ℹ️
The ministry led by Varawut Silpa-archa.
Department of Primary Industries and Mines (DPIM)(กรมอุตสาหกรรมพื้นฐานและการเหมืองแร่)
The agency that provided knowledge and 40 circular economy prototypes for 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.