Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a developer and distributor of household hygiene and quality-of-life products under the "ARS" and "OASIS" brands, is moving forward with the fifth consecutive year of its campaign, "ARS Joins Forces to Fight Dengue." As part of this milestone, the company is serving as the title sponsor for the "Mae Hong Son Cross Country 2026" footrace to promote public health, raise grassroots awareness about dengue fever prevention, and uplift local communities. Additionally, Earth (Thailand) is donating state-of-the-art ambulance and emergency rescue equipment to the Mae Hong Son Public Disaster Relief Foundation, reinforcing its corporate commitment to creating meaningful social value.
Mr. Kentaro Sato, President of Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd. stated that, "Our support for the 'Mae Hong Son Cross Country 2026' goes beyond traditional sports sponsorship; it reflects our deep-seated commitment to sustainably improving community health and well-being. We believe a better quality of life begins with access to the right knowledge, prevention tools, and healthcare resources. Dengue fever remains a critical public health challenge in many parts of Thailand. True resilience requires active, ongoing collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, healthcare professionals, and local communities."
"Mae Hong Son Cross Country 2026," organized by the Mae Hong Son Chamber of Commerce and the Young Entrepreneur Chamber of Commerce (YEC) Mae Hong Son, is an exciting event that merges sports tourism, health promotion, and community value creation. Runners will navigate scenic and culturally unique nature trails on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The event features three categories: VIJA (28.5 km), Cross Country (11 km), and Fun Run (6 km).
All proceeds after expenses will directly fund the purchase of the ambulance and lifesaving equipment for the Mae Hong Son Public Disaster Relief Foundation. To further incentivize runners, Earth (Thailand) is introducing a "Run for Change" initiative. For every kilometer completed by participants, the company will donate an additional 5 THB toward local social development projects, ensuring every stride contributes to community welfare. Registration is now open at https://race.thai.run/mhscc2026. Updates are available on the official Facebook page: Mae Hong Son Cross Country.
This year, in addition to sponsoring the "Mae Hong Son Cross Country 2026" footrace, Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is actively uplifting the quality of life for the local community through its "ARS Joins Forces to Fight Dengue" initiative. The company is donating mosquito and insect repellents, raising community-level awareness about dengue fever prevention, promoting protective behaviors against Aedes mosquitoes, and supporting local public health agencies. Furthermore, Earth (Thailand) is delivering a state-of-the-art ambulance and emergency rescue equipment, valued at over 1 million THB in total, to the Mae Hong Son Public Disaster Relief Foundation.
Additionally, the company aims to promote public health through sports and civic engagement. Participants in the "Mae Hong Son Cross Country 2026" will have the opportunity to take part in the "Run for Change" initiative, which transforms running distances into a force for social good. For every kilometer completed, 5 THB will be donated to fund social development projects and support local community welfare, ensuring that every runner's step contributes to both personal health and meaningful local impact.
The "ARS Joins Forces to Fight Dengue" initiative, now in its fifth consecutive year, continues to promote public health and support community well-being. The campaign accomplishes this by donating mosquito and insect repellents to local hospitals and communities, organizing educational workshops on dengue fever, eradicating mosquito breeding grounds, and partnering with public health authorities to raise widespread awareness about vector-borne diseases.
On the recent ASEAN Dengue Day on June 15, Earth (Thailand) Co., Ltd. partnered with public health authorities to host educational and advocacy campaigns across key locations in Mae Hong Son province, including Pang Mapha Hospital and Pai Hospital. Healthcare personnel and patients received mosquito repellent products alongside essential guidance on dengue prevention and mosquito control. Additionally, outreach teams visited local communitiesincluding the Ban Pha Kho Lo Karen village, the Ban Thop Sok community, and the Kad Tid Sunday Marketto distribute educational resources and household mosquito repellents, empowering residents to protect themselves and their families while continuously reducing infection risks.
"We want this partnership to be more than a one-time event; we want to inspire long-term health habits," Mr. Sato added. "We believe the collective efforts under our dengue-fighting initiative will serve as a driving force in building a dengue-free society and elevating the standard of living for Thai communities."
Stay updated on Earth (Thailand) initiatives via www.earth-th.com, Call Center: 02-677-3838, LINE OA: @earth-th, or via Facebook at ARS - Thailand and OASIS Thailand.