‘Ung Ing’ visits the area to survey the soft power market in Khon Kaen Province.

Khon Kaen, "Pae Thong Than" visits the soft power market in Khon Kaen Province to see products from the community. and ordered 2 pieces of cotton fabric from the Eri Silk Weaving Group. Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party leader and Vice Chairman of the National Softpower Strategy Committee Come and explore local products. To understand the needs of the villagers Use the data to develop the country's soft power at Tha Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Khon Kaen Province. Ms. Pae Thongthan gave a brief speech. Greeting in Isaan language and saying that Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra sends his thoughts to all the villagers. If I have time, I will travel down to visit my brothers and sisters in Khon Kaen Province. After that, I can walk and take photos with the villagers who are waiting to warmly welcome every group. and got to see products from the community Also ordered cotton fabric. From the Eri Silk Weaving Group, 2 pieces, size 2.50 meters, total price 3,500 baht. By describing the atmosph ere at Point 1, Tha Phra Subdistrict Administrative Organization, there were villagers and Pheu Thai Party MPs. The area gave a warm welcome and locals brought products to see for further development, such as orange fish and grass brooms. Garlands from loincloths, sausages, basket weaving, etc. Mrs. Thonglert Sonchan, president of the Eri Silk Weaving Group Ban Nong Ya Plong, Manjakiri District, Khon Kaen Province, gave information that he would like to help publicize. Let people get to know you more. In terms of handicrafts, the villagers are already good at it. To create more awareness than before. Currently, Eri silk products Most of the customers are Chinese. Popular to buy and sell within the country. has been processed into Ready-made clothes, hats, bags, etc. can generate income for the group of 200,000 baht per month. Eri silk is wild silk, a type of silk that is softer and fluffier than normal domestic silk. The highlight is that the silk threads are uneven, fluffy, soft, light, and have their own unique texture. Can be dyed naturally. In addition, it is not necessary to kill the silkworms themselves. After that, Ms. Pae Thongthan talked with the Mudmee silk entrepreneur. To receive information on the push to become a soft power fashion product in the province. and go to the national level At the Mudmee Textile Museum, Rural District, Khon Kaen Province Ms. Pae Thongthan said that she wants the family to continue to inherit the craftsmanship. Through the National Soft Power Committee I'm pushing hard. The matter of silk is a rare matter, something that can only be done in specific areas. I am ready to support the work of villagers all over the country. And currently the OFOS project or One Family One Soft Power (One Family One Soft Power) is being implemented to promote and push Thai soft power throughout the world, starting with human development. It will search for the potential of every Thai family. At least 1 person per family to promote and cultivate potential. Through the skills incubator cente r to become more proficient In order to return to generating income to escape poverty. After that, we walked around to see how to weave Mi silk from the beginning of the process to the sewing process, along with a tour of the museum that displayed various fabric patterns in the Northeast. The Mudmee Silk Museum, Textile Center, Shin Thai Silk has been built with awareness of its mission and duties. that must be preserved, perpetuated, promoted and disseminated Mudmee silk Thai cultural heritage To continue forever Inside the museum, there is an exhibition about Mudmee silk. Silk arts and crafts It is a source of study and research about the Mudmee silk production process, established by Teacher Suramontri Srisomboon or Teacher Chin. It has received awards as the best producer of Mudmee fabric in the world. From the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO, which is the only Thai person to receive this award. Source: Thai News Agency