The Community Development Department, Ministry of Interior, is hosting the OTOP Trader Connect: Linking Markets, Building Partnerships, Expanding Business Opportunities event from 29 October to 2 November 2026 at the Promotion Area on the 1st floor of Central Westgate shopping center. The event invites shoppers to explore OTOP products and quality items from more than 40 community entrepreneurs, including food, daily necessities, with special prices and great promotions, as well as benefits from the Thai Help Thai Plus project to enhance shopping value.
The event gathers a wide range of OTOP products, including food, household items, and standout community goods from across the country, all offered at special prices and attractive promotions for shoppers to enjoy. Besides purchasing quality products at great value, consumers also have the opportunity to support Thai entrepreneurs and directly distribute income to local communities.
Additionally, there are Business Matching activities connecting OTOP producers, entrepreneurs, and traders with partners and buyers to create business opportunities, expand markets, and develop both online and offline sales channels. The event also features workshops demonstrating and sharing knowledge about OTOP products, mini concerts by artists, daily prize draws, and a grand prize draw of five gold awards worth a total of 50,000 baht on the final day.
The public is invited to come shop, taste, and select quality OTOP products from entrepreneurs at special prices, with excellent promotions and benefits from the Thai Help Thai Plus project during OTOP Trader Connect from 29 October to 2 November 2026 at the Promotion Area on the 1st floor of Central Westgate. Join in choosing the best from Thai communities, supporting Thai products, and experiencing diverse activities that open trade opportunities and create sustainable community income.
Honorary Award: Mr. Payong Srivanich, President of Krungthai Bank, received the honorary award for Outstanding Senior CEO in the financial sector at the CEO Econmass Awards 2026, organized by the Economic Journalists Association together with the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB), University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO).
Dr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, presided over the award ceremony at Professor Sangvian Indravichai Auditorium, Stock Exchange of Thailand.
This award highlights Mr. Srivanich’s leadership success and visionary strategy in steering the organization through economic challenges, creating opportunities from change, and enhancing competitiveness through financial technology and innovation. His efforts aim to develop services that effectively meet the needs of citizens and businesses comprehensively.
Alongside leveraging the bank’s capabilities to reduce inequality, expand economic opportunities, and participate in solving structural national issues, the work drives both the organization and Thailand’s economy towards stable and sustainable growth, aligned with the '60 Years of Krungthai: Every Step for a Million Futures' vision.
Sponsor Pro Sponsor, the leading electrolyte drink brand under the TCP business group, is expanding into the Sport Nutrition market by launching 'Sponsor Pro,' a new product line for athletes and fitness enthusiasts focused on endurance. The debut product is Sponsor Pro Gel+.
Sponsor Pro Gel+ is an electrolyte-infused gel developed to meet the energy needs during endurance activities. It features the Triple-Phase Energy formula that delivers immediate energy, with Cluster Dextrin™, a fast-absorbing carbohydrate that is easy to digest and does not cause stomach discomfort during running. This marks a significant step in strengthening the Sponsor brand and its growth opportunities in the Sport Nutrition market.