On the afternoon of April 5^th, 2023, at the press conference room in Chonburi UTA Stadium, Panasonic Group in Thailand has announced its sponsorship of "The Sharks," Chonburi F.C.– the top F.C. from Thailand's eastern province. This sponsorship is effective immediately for the final bend of the Revo Thai League Football Season 2022/23. Furthermore, the group has expressed its commitment to supporting the club in all aspects throughout the 2023/24 season.

The sponsorship agreement signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Hidekazu Ito, CEO of Panasonic Group in Thailand, and executives from Chonburi F.C., including Mr. Vitaya Khunplome, Chairman, Mr. Witthaya Laohakul, Technical Director, and Mr. Jeerasak Chomthong, Media and Marketing Director. Additionally, key players from The Sharks and press members were also present to witness the signing.

Mr. Hidekazu Ito, CEO of Panasonic Group in Thailand, said, "Throughout the 60 years of operation in Thailand, Panasonic Group has always felt that Thailand is a second home. As such, the group has always given importance to participating in Thai society and carrying out activities to give back to the community. And we strongly believe that sponsoring Chonburi F.C. will greatly contribute to communities through the promotion of sports.

The Panasonic Group in Thailand will now be one of the official sponsors of Chonburi F.C., which is well recognized among the leading clubs in the Thai Premier League. This sponsorship is fully supported by all of 15 Panasonic Group companies in Thailand and represents our Group’s solid intention to support professional sports in Thailand. Our support for the club will begin from the final stretch of the Revo Thai League 2022/23 season and continue throughout the 2023/24 season.

The key person who is an important link in this cooperation is "Coach Heng" or Mr. Witthaya Laohakul, Technical Director of Chonburi F.C.. Mr. Witthaya was formerly a football player and a head coach at the Panasonic Club. At that time, he was the first football player from Southeast Asia to has joined football League in Japan. Later on, the Panasonic Club became GAMBA OSAKA. Panasonic professional football team in Japan.

In February, GAMBA OSAKA and Chonburi F.C. signed a partnership agreement to exchange football players and knowledge including to elevate both teams to the forefront of Asian football. Therefore, Panasonic Group in Thailand takes pride in sponsoring Chonburi F.C., which allows the group to support the team towards international recognition.

Also, the group hope that this sponsorship will encourage our staff members, customers, distributors, and business partners to take pride in our shared vision.”

Mr. Vitaya Khunplome, Chairman of Chonburi F.C., said, "The club has proven itself over the past 30 years, undergoing significant development and transitioning from an amateur to a professional football club. Throughout this time, the club has remained committed to building a strong football foundation by fostering player development at the youth level and continuing the development process step-by-step until players reach professional and national team qualifications. However, this development system requires significant time and budgetary investment, and Chonburi F.C. is grateful to the Panasonic Group in Thailand for recognizing the importance of laying such a foundation and providing support to the club."

"Professional football today is highly competitive and requires a significant management budget. Although Chonburi F.C. spends less when compared to other big teams, we are confident that through the support provided by the Panasonic Group in Thailand, we will build an even stronger team to stand against other clubs with excellent performance. We aim to win Chang FA Cup and Revo Thai League in the upcoming season."

Mr. Witthaya Laohakul, Technical Director of Chonburi F.C., said, "I am delighted that the Panasonic Group in Thailand has decided to support Chonburi F.C. As someone who used to be a player and a coach for the Matsushita Electric SC (Panasonic Club), now known as the GAMBA OSAKA in the football League in Japan, I have a strong personal connection with Panasonic. Today, Panasonic is a global brand for total living and industrial solutions and we at Chonburi F.C. are grateful to have the support of such a prestigious brand."

Mr. Kritsada Kaman, a representative of Chonburi F.C. players, said, "As the team captain, I'm delighted that the Panasonic Group in Thailand recognizes our club and has decided to support Chonburi F.C.. In the upcoming season, every player will be determined, dedicated, and focused on training to deliver the best performance. Our goal is to give back to all the Sharks' fans and our club sponsors, especially a new sponsor like the Panasonic Group in Thailand, by winning football cups and securing one of the top-three positions in the football league competition."

In addition to supporting the football team, the Panasonic Group in Thailand has carried out various activities to give back to Thai society. These include providing scholarships to young students, planting trees to enhance green spaces, and donating lighting in remote areas."