SOS Thailand Awards 2026

SOS THAILAND
AWARDS 2026

10TH ANNIVERSARY

Food Rescue

in Thailand!

SOS THAILAND
AWARDS 2026

16 - 17 October 2026

centralwOrld LIVE, Central World Fl.8

Every year, SOS Thailand brings together food system leaders, businesses, and changemakers to advance food security and reduce food loss and waste. Celebrating 10 years of impact in 2026, this year’s event honors our journey and inspires the future of food security through discussions, networking, and partner recognition.

10 Years Impact

222 AWARDS

Recognising the people and organisations driving food rescue forward.

445 ATTENDEES

Bringing together changemakers across two days of inspiration and collaboration.

40 BOOTHS

Showcasing ideas, innovations and partnerships shaping the future of food security.

AWARDS
& RECOGNITION

32 THE GOOD
SUSTAINING PARTNER

Recognising partners committed to advancing food rescue and food security.

13 THE BEST
SUSTAINING PARTNER

Honouring partners whose outstanding collaboration drives meaningful impact.

174 THE SUSTAINING
PARTNER

Appreciating partners who support our mission to rescue surplus food and nourish communities.

THE BEST
SUSTAINING PARTNER

Ford
Philanthropy

Nestlé

Central
Pattana

KFC Foundation
(Thailand)

IVL
Foundation

National Science
and Technology Development Agency

Central
Food Retail

Starbucks
Thailand

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited

Club Med
Phuket

CP Axtra Public
Company Limited

CPram

S&P Syndicate Public Company Limited

THE GOOD
SUSTAINING PARTNER

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THE SUSTAINING
PARTNER

EXCELLENCE IN EXHIBITION
AWARDS

Thai Flour Industry Co., LTD.

Precious Plastic Bangkok

CPram

10 YEARS
& RECOGNITION

The Impact Behind 20 Million Kilograms of Surplus Food

For 10 years, SOS Thailand has connected food donors, partners, and communities through Food Rescue and Disaster Relief programs. Together, we have built a network that delivers food and support where it is needed most, especially in times of crisis. Because every act of support makes a difference.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

50M

kg CO₂e
Potential Emission Reduction

834K

Trees
tree-seedlings grown for 10 years

ECONOMIC IMPACT

45M

THB

Waste Management Cost Avoided

19:1

SROI
Social return on investment

THE FUTURE
OF FOOD SECURITY & FOOD INNOVATION

First, for organizations working in the food sector, donating surplus food is already a valuable contribution.

However, if you can also provide greater support to SOS in terms of transportation and storage, it would enable us to rescue even more food.

For donors who are able to support SOS, I hope this support can extend beyond times of emergency and continue during normal circumstances, so we can address the ongoing issue of surplus food more consistently.

Food security is not just about how much food is available, but also whether that food can actually reach the people who need it most. I encourage everyone to get involved and play a part in driving this movement forward.

Nantaporn Thirapongphaiboon

APAC Food Systems Partnerships

Associate Director, The Global Foodbanking Network

Food donation is not just about giving food a second chance. It can also help reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions, while making these environmental impacts measurable and supporting carbon reduction efforts and potential carbon credit development. This could encourage more donors to participate.

I encourage everyone to work together to ensure that surplus food can benefit our planet and the people who need it. Achieving this goal requires collaboration and commitment from all sectors. We cannot succeed without everyone’s participation.

Jantima Samneangngam

Senior Research Assistant,

National Center For Science And Technology Development

THE LEADERS
BEHIND FOOD SYSTEM CHANGE

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One key lesson we have learned is the importance of building strong and sustainable communities and empowering farmers.

When they become strong and self-sufficient, they can continue moving forward and sustaining their progress, even when we are no longer there to support them.

Samrit Anupak

Head of Community Development,

Inclusionand Social Affairs, Central Tham

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Food security requires a strong system, a shared vision, and good partnerships. We cannot rely on just one person or organization.

Everyone must work together, with effective communication and strong community connections, to ensure food reaches those who need it smoothly and sustainably.

Siriporn Dechsingha

Chief Corporate Sustainability and Communications Officer of CP AXTRA Public Company Limited

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Government support, such as VAT exemptions, tax incentives, and legal protections for food donors, could encourage more businesses to donate.

Ultimately, we hope to see more organizations like SOS working to ensure surplus food reaches those who need it.

Tawit Thanhakarnjanakul

Vice President Logistics and Distribution Center, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF)- Thailand World Headquarter

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Food waste reduction is very important to us because we produce fresh food every day. Reducing food waste has always been our goal.

We’re fortunate to have SOS as our partner. Over the past six years, we’ve grown together, from when SOS operated only in Bangkok to expanding across all its branches. We’ve been on this journey together every step of the way.

Maneesuda Sila-On

Chief Sustainability Officer,

S&P Syndicate Public Company Limited

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KFC encourage employees to get involved beyond food donations through hands-on activities, such as cooking together, so they can see the recipients firsthand and understand how their contributions make a real difference by ensuring food reaches those who need it. The most important thing is for we to see firsthand how their contributions improve the lives of the communities they support.

Janet Rungsittikul

Head of Brand

and KFC Foundation

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We focus on the three Fs:

Food Safety, Food Security, and Food Sustainability.

Our priority is to make the best use of surplus ingredients while ensuring they remain high-quality, nutritious, and safe for consumption.

Supranee Chanachai

Assistant Vice President,

CPRAM Company Limited

THE LEADERS
BEHIND FOOD SYSTEM CHANGE

During COVID-19, food was hard to come by, especially for our low-income community. Seeing the SOS truck brought us hope and relief.

We never knew what we would eat the next day, but when the truck arrived, we knew we would have food.

Sunanta Soontornsamai

Community Leader

of Baan Mankong Pracha Samakkhi

In the next 10 years, we hope SOS will expand its reach to more remote areas, ensuring food is distributed equitably to everyone.

Most importantly, we hope SOS will continue its meaningful work and remain alongside the Thai people for many years to come.

Sarapee Mulachongkol

Representative of

Wat Mai Huai Sai Community

Looking back, we wanted to give back to SOS.

Our community came together to donate unsold but good-quality agricultural produce, so it could be redistributed to others in need. This marked the beginning of our journey from recipients to contributors.

Prayoon Khankaew

President of Bueng Nakhon Subdistrict

Administrative Organization

We hope SOS and its sponsors will create more opportunities for communities to access essential resources and gain valuable knowledge.

I hope everyone, from government officials to community members, has the opportunity to participate, contribute, and access support equally. Everyone should have a role in creating positive change and doing good together.

Porntip Srisuwan

Director, Peace Ambassadors Organization,

Phuket Province