RICOH Foundation Day Football Match 2026

In celebration of RICOH Foundation Day 2026, Ricoh (Thailand) Ltd. organized the RICOH Football Match 2026 on Saturday, 31 January 2026, at Super Star Arena (Lat Phrao 80). The event was designed to create a space for engagement, bringing together employees from various departments to connect, build relationships, and strengthen bonds through football—serving as a key initiative to foster a strong organizational culture while promoting both physical and mental well-being.

The event began with registration at 8:00 a.m., followed by the official kickoff at 8:45 a.m. The opening ceremony was graciously presided over by Khun Vinit Pathela, Chief Customer Service Officer of Ricoh (Thailand) Ltd., who delivered an opening address and words of encouragement to all participants. His remarks emphasized the core objectives of the event: promoting good health, teamwork, and positive relationships among colleagues.

This activity reflected Ricoh’s philosophy of “Fulfillment through Work,” which places people at the heart of the organization. The company aims to provide opportunities for employees to spend meaningful time together beyond their daily work routines—enhancing mutual understanding across teams, strengthening relationships, and cultivating a strong team spirit in an atmosphere filled with energy, enjoyment, and friendship.

Throughout the competition, the venue was alive with cheers and smiles from participants, including players, supporters, team managers, organizing committee members, and behind-the-scenes staff. Everyone worked together to ensure the event ran smoothly, clearly demonstrating the power of collaboration and unity among Ricoh employees.

This year’s tournament welcomed teams from a wide range of departments, including WH100, CCD, Ayutthaya, WRI, Sale, Nakhon Sawan, Field A, Field B, Spare Part, Back Office, Chonburi, and Korat along with women’s and senior football teams, which became key highlights of the event. The gathering of diverse teams not only added excitement to the matches but also created valuable opportunities for colleagues from different locations and functions to get to know one another.

RICOH Foundation Day Football Match 2026 Results

• Champion: Nakhon Sawan Team (THB 15,000)
• First Runner-up: Field A Team (THB 10,000)
• Second Runner-up: WRI Team (THB 5,000)
• Top Scorer: Mr. Pratchaya Meesaplerd (Field A Team)
• Women’s Football Champion: Khun Komkham Women’s Football Team

In addition to the matches, lucky draw activities were held throughout the day, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. The event concluded on a high note with the closing ceremony presided over by Khun Julian J.L. Fryett, President of RICOH (Thailand) Ltd., who also presented awards to the winning teams. The presence of both senior executives was a great honor and played an important role in completing the event, while also boosting morale among all participants.

Ricoh extends its sincere appreciation to all participants, staff members, organizing committee members, team managers, and supporters who helped create an atmosphere of friendship, cooperation, and shared memories. Special thanks are also extended to all athletes for their dedication and effort, which made the competition vibrant and memorable.

Furthermore, Ricoh invited participants to provide feedback on the event. Approximately 62% of attendees completed the evaluation, and over 93% of respondents expressed a high level of satisfaction. These results reflect the success of RICOH Football Match 2026 in delivering a positive experience, strengthening internal connections, and generating positive energy across the organization.

RICOH Foundation Day Football Match is more than just a sporting competition—it is a platform that connects people, shares positive energy, and reinforces the belief that “the power of teamwork” is at the heart of sustainable organizational growth.