December 19, 2022 at Challenger Room 2, Challenger Building IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong ThaniPrayut Chan-o-cha Prime Minister and Minister of Defense with Mrs. Naraporn Chan-ocha, wife, presided over the opening ceremony OTOP City 2022 under the theme “Giving happiness from wisdom Passing on the value of Thai people’s craftsmanship” Between 17-25 December 2022 at Challenger 1-3, Impact Muang Thong Thani.
with Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen. Anupong Paochinda, Minister of Interior, Mr. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Mr. Songsak Thongsri Interior Minister Mr. Suthipong Julcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior President of the National Council of Women under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen and President of the Interior Housewives Association; Executives of the Ministry of Interior, ambassadors and relevant officials attended the event.
The Prime Minister and his wife visited the exhibition in honor of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen. “Kak Kong Chai Phrai, OTOP City, Chaturawithi from Thai Wisdom” and listen to the report Objectives of the event which the government attaches importance to creating jobs, creating careers, generating income for the people Expand and support the One Tambon Project One Product (OTOP) and OTOP products are developed and upgraded by developing manufacturers, entrepreneurs, upgrading product quality standards. Increase marketing channels to be wider and more advanced as well as facilitating people’s access to funding sources There is promotion and development to help raise the quality of life of the people. and operators help generate income Build a strong foundation economy of the country.
After that, the Prime Minister opened the OTOP City 2022 event, saying that OTOP products and products sales fairs have been held continuously every year. which has progressively improved Both in terms of modern products There is more technology used in production. There is marketing that can reach customers more effectively. In addition, every product has a story and clearly shows the identity, way of life and wisdom of each area.
by OTOP products that have been developed for a long time since the reign of Queen Sirikit the queen Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Through the arts and crafts project, which His Highness has helped, visited and started to make various products In each area there is more hope to this day. and has continued to maintain the balance until the present
The Prime Minister said that the production of various OTOP products must take into account the environment. Responsible for using resources appropriately, economically, and worth the most. which will play an important role in continual development in the long run Thailand is the center of ASEAN and a destination for foreign investment trade. which from meeting and discussing in various meetings both within the country Meeting with ambassadors and heads of state Everyone admires Thailand very much. Affirm that the government focuses on the development of the grassroots economy. taking into account the people in all regions of the country which each region has a different variety Therefore, it is necessary to seek and utilize as much as possible with caution in the use of limited resources.
The Prime Minister reiterated the improvement of product development. modern have an interesting story And taking into account the needs of the market, the most important thing is to listen to the voice of consumers and their satisfaction is important. In the recent APEC meeting, OTOP products also played a part in disseminating Thai wisdom heritage to foreigners to acknowledge the potential of Thai people in creating quality and standardized local handicrafts. as well as being unique in each region, including the South, the North, the Central and the Northeast. It also impresses all leaders of countries who attend the meeting.
The Prime Minister stressed that the government is ready to continue to promote it by instructing government agencies and all relevant parties to support and develop products from Thai wisdom to reach the international level even more. Ready Together, the Prime Minister invites everyone to participate in OTOP City 2022 and expresses his gratitude to all stakeholders from both government and private sectors. who have supported and driven the products of Thai people With commitment, determination and dedication, as well as wishing the event to be successful in accordance with its objectives.
In this event There are exhibitions and sales of more than 2,000 booths, more than 20,000 OTOP products, and there are promotional activities comprising music performances, cultural performances from various regions. Arrangement of golden moments, activities, prizes every day However, it is expected that sales at OTOP City 2022 will be at least 500 million baht.
