🤝 Representatives of the Environmental Management Industry Club Attend the 3rd WECCI Board Meeting of 2026

📅 27 October 2026
At the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Headquarters and via online meeting

🌱 The Water, Environment and Climate Change Institute (WECCI), Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), held its 3rd Board Meeting of 2026, chaired by Mr. Preeda Watcharathiansakul, Chairman of WECCI. Representatives from the Environmental Management Industry Club (EMIC) also attended the meeting, including Mr.Thanathorn Trongsittivito, Board Member and Secretary of WECCI; Mr.Teerapon Tirawasin and Mr.Peerachai Tinakornsrisuphup, Advisors to WECCI; and Mr.Sorawit Papakdee, WECCI Board Member.

💡 Special Guest Presentation
Ms. Duangjai Asawachintachit, former Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), delivered a special presentation on “BOI Investment Promotion Measures Related to Environmental Management.” The presentation covered investment incentives for improving production efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy utilization, and enhancing environmental standards to support sustainable development.

🤝 Key Meeting Discussions
Key topics included submitting FTI’s recommendations on the draft Industrial Waste Management Act, establishing a national working group to drive the circular economy, and the implementation of the FTI War Room to monitor flood situations and coordinate assistance for affected industrial sectors.

📊 Progress Updates
The meeting reviewed the progress of all six subcommittees, as well as the project to promote industrial waste recovery and utilization, which has successfully selected all 40 participating enterprises. Updates were also provided on the project to enhance the productivity and value of industrial water use in the Mae Klong River Basin.

🌏 Upcoming Key Activities
The meeting also reviewed preparations for Eco Innovation Forum 2026, scheduled for 27 November 2026, which will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge and showcasing environmental innovations. In addition, the Net Zero Accelerator Program (NZAP 2027) was publicized to strengthen entrepreneurs’ capabilities and support their transition toward Net Zero.

WECCI remains committed to fostering collaboration among the public sector, industrial sector, and academia to advance the circular economy, promote resource efficiency, and drive Thailand’s industrial sector toward a sustainable future. 🌱

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