MT.1 visited the OTOP Midyear 2023 event on the last day, revealing that sales reached 375 million baht, inviting people to buy Thai products, use Thai products, and keep money circulating in the country.
Today (1 Oct. 2023) at 11:00 a.m. at Challenger Building 2-3, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District. Nonthaburi Province, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. along with his wife, Ms. Suphanan Nirasit, visited and gave encouragement to OTOP entrepreneurs at the OTOP Midyear 2023 event, with Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, along with Dr. Wandee Kulcharanyakong Chulcharoen, President of the Housewives Association. Interior Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Head of the mission group for community development and promotion of local government, Mr. Somkid Chanthamaruk, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior for Administration Assistant Professor Dr. Sasithorn Chanthamaruk, Vice President of the Interior Housewives Association, Mr. Orasit Samphantharat, Director General of the Community Development Department Mrs. Jinnarat Samphantharat, President of the Community Development Housewives Club, Mr. Khajon Srichawanothai, Director-General of the Department of Local Administration Promotion along with executives of the Community Development Department Join in the welcome and tour.
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, said that today is the last day for OTOP Midyear 2023. Over the past 8 days, we have received kindness and support from fellow citizens who come together to spend and choose to buy. Find support for community products of entrepreneurs Until the sales reached 375 million baht, exceeding the target set at 300 million baht, it is expected that before the event closes at 9:00 p.m. today there will be sales of not less than 400 million baht, which is the OTOP Midyear 2023 event this time. It encourages Thai people to believe in products that come from the wisdom of the people. There is nothing better or more noble than Thai people. We help each other. The money doesn’t go anywhere. circulating within the country
“I dare to guarantee that this OTOP product is definitely better than brand name products, better, more durable, more worthwhile, more beneficial, more valuable. And in terms of promoting soft power, we have the Community Development Department. There is a team to enhance skills. Add value, quality, and added value to the people. We help raise the level of Thai products made by Thai people. Knowledge has been strengthened to make him aware of what the domestic and international markets are like at this time, as in the slogan “Keep up with the world, modern, timely” that is consistent with every situation. Today, what kind of Thai fabric patterns do we have that people admire? What do you like? How to design, how to use, what materials to use, how to use yarn that is suitable for the Thai climate. Wear it and it’s not hot, it’s not uncomfortable, and it’s easy to care for. We have the Community Development Department to help with matters. Promote learning for the villagers To make OTOP products quality products It has gained international popularity,” Mr. Anutin added.
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Said at the end that We invite citizens to come and support us. Join in giving encouragement to OTOP entrepreneurs at the OTOP Midyear 2023 event with more than 2,000 shops selling food, supplies, and clothing from all over Thailand, 76 provinces and Bangkok. Today, which is the last day, there are still a lot of good things. There are restaurants in the OTOP zone for you to try. This zone guarantees delicious food without having to buy a plane ticket or drive a car to eat all over the country. Gathered at IMPACT Challenger Muang Thong Thani and today OTOP brothers and sisters will be able to sell products in the form of discounts, exchanges, giveaways, plus many promotions. You can come and buy OTOP products until 9:00 p.m. today.
Throughout the visit, Mr. Anutin gave a demonstration of playing the dulcimer and playing the flute in the OTOP artist zone and walked around to meet and encourage entrepreneurs. Choose products along with greetings And thank you to the citizens who came to visit the event with friendliness.
Source: Thai News Agency