Society: Thailand hosts the ‘Engineering towards Net Zero’ seminar, bringing together Thai and international engineering experts.

Thailand is the host of a major international environmental seminar, FIDIC Asia Pacific Conference 2023, with the topic “Engineering towards Net Zero” organized by the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand (TCI). The event brought together both Thai and foreign engineering experts. foreign In the construction industry, government representatives, including those involved in the environment, and members of FIDIC ASIA PACIFIC or the International Federation of Consulting Engineers in the Asia-Pacific region from more than 20 countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, Korea and China, etc. The Thai government sector attended the opening of Dr. Pirun’s event. Saiyasitpanich Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning, Dr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok from 26-28 November 2023

Dr. Pirun Saiyasitpanich Secretary-General of the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning said, “Engineering towards Net Zero is changing the structure of the global economy. To be an economy with low greenhouse gas emissions or carbon emissions. Thailand has set a short-term goal in 2030 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30-40%. The government will promote the use of renewable energy. Public transport, agricultural rail system that uses less water, supports ClimateTechnology or technology that controls or reduces greenhouse gas emissions Receiving more special privileges regarding BOI and various taxes.”

Dr. Chatchart Sitthiphan, Governor of Bangkok He added that “The important thing is how to keep the word Net Zero from being just a slogan for Bangkok. There is a policy to reduce the amount of energy used. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Campaign to use LED light bulbs that is of good quality and saves energy Reduce energy use in buildings Reduce car use Reduce waste generation and know how to separate waste. Bangkok therefore sets a short-term goal of will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by no less than 3% per year.”

Chawalit Chandrarat, President of the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand, said, “The challenge of transforming Thailand into Net Zero is changing the mindset of those involved in the construction business. From designers, engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, investors, and consumers to be seriously aware of this. Even though production costs may increase by 10%, it is a cost that will help reduce energy use for the next 30 years.”

While Niwat Thanapitinan The chairman of the FIDIC Asia Pacific Conference 2023 said, “Members of FIDIC ASIA PACIFIC or the International Federation of Consulting Engineers More than 20 countries in the Asia-Pacific region have assigned Thailand to host this event. We chose the topic Net Zero because we wanted to show that Thailand is aware of this issue and is the main duty of the association. It is to create awareness among project owners that building green buildings or buildings that preserve the environment is something that should be done, good for the project and good for the world as a whole.”

Seminar topics such as innovations for green buildings towards Net Zero by SCG Thailand, wastewater treatment on the way to Net Zero by Thammasorn Energy and Environmental Management Co., Ltd. Thailand, are EVs really helping Thailand get to Net Zero? Amita Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Thailand. Interesting seminar topics from other countries, such as the lessons learned from Suwon, South Korea, which achieved carbon neutrality through community cooperation, the Net Zero building in Malaysia, Vietnam and its reduction guidelines. Carbon in buildings Indonesia and building buildings that do not produce waste. India and hydropower Philippines and renewable energy Sri Lankan indigenous technology, etc. In addition, there is a Business Matching activity to exchange business knowledge. Including promoting Thailand’s soft power with the Low Carbon Loy Krathong Festival along the Chao Phraya River. Including discussing the future and challenges in the work of FIDIC or the International Federation of Consulting Engineers. It is the global representative organization for national consulting engineer societies and represents more than one million engineering professionals and 40,000 companies in more than 100 countries around the world. that must lead members to reach the Net Zero goal