The Deputy Minister of the Interior inaugurated the OTOP TO THE TOWN event at the Chaeng Watthana Government Complex, inviting the public to support Thai products and stimulate the grassroots economy.
On 8 June 2026, at the multi-purpose area on the 2nd floor of the 80th Birthday Anniversary Government Complex (5 December 2007) in Ratchaprasongphakdi Building, Thung Song Hong Subdistrict, Lak Si District, Bangkok, Mr. Pholphe Suwanchavee, Deputy Minister of the Interior, presided over the opening ceremony of the "OTOP TO THE TOWN" project (4th operation point), organized by the Community Development Department. Present were Ms. Weeraporn Kiatchaipattan, Secretary to the Deputy Minister of the Interior; Mr. Santithorn Yimlamai, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior; Mr. Siam Sirimongkol, Director-General of the Community Development Department; Mr. Pornpoj Penpas, Director-General of the Department of Lands; Mr. Jaturon Phakdiwanich, Director-General of the Tourism Department; Deputy Directors-General of the Community Development Department; department executives and staff; along with a large number of citizens and interested participants.
The OTOP TO THE TOWN event is a key activity under the Community Development Department's grassroots economic promotion policy. It aims to expand market channels for OTOP producers and entrepreneurs, bringing quality community products to urban consumers. The event creates trade opportunities, broadens customer bases, and enhances the management and marketing capabilities of entrepreneurs to remain competitive in today’s economy. The 4th event at the Government Complex is held from 8 to 12 June 2026.
The event features exhibitions and sales of 4- to 5-star OTOP products from across the country, with 350 booths showcasing food and beverages, textiles and apparel, household items, decorative products, and herbal products.
Additionally, the event offers workshops to create career opportunities, allowing visitors to learn and try making OTOP products themselves, lucky draw activities, and mini-concerts by famous artists such as Phoolim, Kob Songsit, Pe Mind Band, Pun Paiboonkiat, and Charas Fuangarom throughout the event period.
Mr. Pholphe Suwanchavee said the Ministry of the Interior places great importance on promoting the grassroots economy and generating income for the people. He praised the Community Development Department for effectively driving the OTOP TO THE TOWN project. The previous three events held at Central Plaza Rama 9, Central Salaya, and Future Park Rangsit have generated cumulative sales exceeding 18.39 million baht.
He added that the Ministry of the Interior and the Community Development Department will continue to promote and enhance the capabilities of OTOP entrepreneurs to elevate Thai community products to gain recognition domestically and internationally, thereby strengthening and sustainably growing the grassroots economy.