Bangkok: The Prime Minister inaugurated the "Silpa Cheep Prateep Thai OTOP: Uniting Hearts with Royal Grace" event for 2026, paying tribute to His Majesty's benevolence and pledging to promote products, expand opportunities in domestic and international markets, create value, generate jobs, and establish stable incomes for the people.
According to Thai News Agency, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the opening ceremony of the event. The Prime Minister emphasized that the event is a significant opportunity to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother's dedication to improving the quality of life for people throughout Thailand. This commitment is realized by promoting occupations, generating income, and preserving valuable national handicrafts as cultural heritage. These efforts have strengthened communities, promoted sustainable self-reliance, and maintained Thai wisdom amidst modern world changes.
The Prime Minister highlighted that the event serves not only as a platform for showcasing and selling local wisdom products but also as a means to carry on royal aspirations. It aims to disseminate the value of Thai wisdom, culture, and identity through handicraft products and OTOP goods, which are the fruits of Thai people's diligence, craftsmanship, and creativity.
The government is committed to developing the grassroots economy and supporting the integration of technology and innovation with cultural capital and local wisdom. This initiative aims to upgrade the quality, standards, and competitiveness of Thai OTOP products, increasing market opportunities both domestically and internationally. It will create added value, generate jobs, and provide stable income for citizens and community entrepreneurs.
The Prime Minister remarked that the "Royal Thai Handicrafts and OTOP Fair: Uniting Hearts with Royal Grace" event is a vital step in showcasing the potential of Thai community producers and entrepreneurs. It reflects the ongoing success in developing OTOP products, which is crucial for strengthening and sustaining the nation's economic growth. He expressed gratitude to all involved agencies, producers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders for their collaboration in organizing the event, inviting the public to support Thai wisdom and community entrepreneurs by purchasing Royal Thai Handicrafts and OTOP products.
The event was officially opened by the Prime Minister placing a crystal ball on the ceremonial platform, symbolizing the commencement, in the presence of ministers, Ministry of Interior executives, and foreign ambassadors.