Mr. Win Viriyaprapaikit, Group CEO of Sahaviriya Steel Industries Public Company Limited (SSI) and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, joined executives from six leading steel companies in Thailand to officially open the “Konlhek Mini Marathon 2026.” The event marked the 18th edition since the initiative was first launched. The participating executives included Mr. Nava Chantanasurakon, President of SSI; Mr. Yongyuth Nalithong, President of Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet Public Company Limited (TCRSS); Mr. Toshihiro Miyakoshi, President & Chief Executive Officer of NS-Siam United Steel Co., Ltd.; Mr. Jun URYU, President of JFE Steel Galvanizing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (JSGT); Mr. Changhwan Park, President of POSCO Coated Steel (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (POSCO-TCS); and Mr. Panu Tatirat, VP Corporate & External Affairs of NS BlueScope (Thailand) Ltd. The executives also joined in signaling the start of the race at Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park), Bangkok, on October 11, 2026.
The event was organized through collaboration among Thailand’s leading steel companies to promote public health and quality of life through physical activity, while raising funds to support underprivileged members of society. It also serves as a platform for strengthening cooperation across Thailand’s steel industry and advancing ongoing social contribution initiatives.
This year, the event raised a total of THB 3,000,000 for charitable causes, supporting charitable foundations and organizations that assist underprivileged people. A total of 22 charitable organizations participated in the event, which attracted more than 1,700 participants, including employees, their families, business partners, customers and members of the public. The strong turnout reflected the collective spirit of collaboration and social responsibility among all sectors working together to give back to society.
Since its inception, the Konlhek Mini Marathon has raised a cumulative total of more than THB 47.06 million to support social causes and underprivileged people. This achievement reflects the Thai steel industry’s continued commitment to creating positive social impact alongside its business operations, benefiting communities and the nation.