Kao Opens Entries For The 17th Kao International Environment Painting Contest For Children

Kao Opens Entries for the 17th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children, Inviting Thai Children to Share Their Vision for a “Sustainable World”

Young artists aged 6–15 have the chance to showcase their creativity on the global stage and win awards from Japan

Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Kao), a leading Japanese manufacturer of consumer products and chemical products, is inviting Thai children aged 6–15 to unleash their imagination and creativity on environmental issues through the 17th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children under the theme “Let’s work together for our sustainable Earth!” The contest offers participants the chance to win exclusive prizes from Japan.

The annual contest reflects Kao’s commitment to realizing a Kirei World — a world where all life lives in harmony. By providing a global platform for creative expression, the contest invites children to share their ideas and aspirations for protecting the environment with their families and communities to build a more sustainable future.

Entries from Thai youth will compete on the international children’s art stage, and every participant will receive a commemorative certificate in recognition of their contribution.

Over the past 16 years, the contest has received more than 190,000 artworks from nearly 100 countries and regions around the world. This demonstrates the power of the younger generation, who wish to see positive change and are ready to take part in creating a better future for society and the environment.

What makes this contest unique is that the creativity and inspiration expressed by children through their artworks do not end on paper. Kao further extends these ideas into various environmental activities, including wildlife protection, greening and forest conservation, and marine litter and waste leakage prevention measures.

For every artwork submitted, Kao will donate 50 yen, and participants will be able to choose the environmental activity they wish to support. This reflects Kao’s ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable environmental conservation together with the next generation.

Eligibility: Children aged 6 – 15, as of 31 August 2026, from Thailand and around the world (born between August 2011 and August 2020)

Artwork Requirements: Entries must be two-dimensional drawings or paintings. Three-dimensional materials must not be attached to the artwork. The artwork size must be no larger than A2 and no smaller than A3 (minimum 271 × 392 mm, maximum 392 × 542 mm). Artwork size must be between, excluding frames or mounting boards.

Submission Channels and Deadlines: Participants may submit their entries through either of the following channels:

Online submission: Upload artwork via the official contest website by 4 September 2026.
Postal submission: Send the original artwork to Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. by 5 August 2026.

The list of award winners will be announced on Kao’s official website in December 2026.

Those interested can find more details about the contest rules on the KAO Website or follow updates via Facebook: Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

About Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd

Kao Industrial (Thailand) Company Limited was officially established on September 24, 1964, by Kao Corporation Japan. For over 62 years, Kao Thailand has created products to improve quality of life and is part of consumers’ daily life through products in a portfolio of over 11 leading brands including Attack, Magiclean, Haiter, Laurier, Merries, MegRhythm, Feather, Liese, Bioré, Curél and Jergens.

Kao Thailand also has a chemical business with connections to many industrial sectors and operates its business by offering innovative products. Kao Thailand does not merely supply quality products but creates products in the health and beauty space for people and society.

Kao does this with a mission to drive the company toward sustainability with its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy under the slogan, “Kirei-Making Life Beautiful.”