
Kao
A Japanese-rooted manufacturer of consumer and chemical products, building a workplace guided by The Kao Way — where people grow alongside products that improve everyday life.


About Kao
Kao Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of consumer and chemical products, established in Thailand in 1964. For more than 60 years, it has been part of Thai daily life through familiar brands such as Attack, Magiclean, Haiter, Liese, Merries, Megurhythm, Feather, Biore, and Curél, while also supplying specialty chemicals to industrial customers.
In 2026, Kao Thailand earned Best Places to Work™ certification from WorkVenture, based on employee feedback across Job Attributes, Reward and Career, People and Culture, and Corporate Image — reflecting strong employee confidence and a commitment to sustainable growth for people and the business.
Guided by The Kao Way and a Total Well-being approach, Kao focuses on physical health, mental wellness, continuous learning, and career development — blending Japanese precision with a modern, open, and flexible workplace culture that values diversity and equal opportunity.
Location
Bangkok
Employees
1,000+
Industry
Fast-moving consumer goods
Certification Year
2026

What makes Kao a special workplace
“Environmental / Social Impact”
A strong majority of employees at Kao agree that “Environmental / Social Impact” — well above the average benchmark for companies in Thailand
Kao
Thailand company average benchmark
Source: Best Places to Work™ Employee Engagement Survey 2026
Life in pictures at Kao
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