Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul wore a jacket made from traditional plaid fabric and, accompanied by Ja Thananon, attended the OTOP Midyear 2026 event on its fifth day. He thanked the public for spending that has circulated 438 million baht so far and invited everyone to continue exploring, shopping, and tasting at the fair until 28 June 2026.
On 24 June 2026 at 18:45, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, along with Mrs. Thananon Charnvirakul, Chair of the Cabinet Spouses Committee and Honorary Advisor of the Interior Ministry Housewives Association, visited Challenger Halls 1-3 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. They came to encourage and admire the outstanding craftsmanship of Thai people at the OTOP Midyear 2026 fair, marking their fifth consecutive day attending. The visit lasted about two hours.
They were accompanied by Ms. Nan Boonthida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Society; Mr. Artsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Mr. Siam Sirimongkol, Director-General of the Community Development Department; Mr. Chettha Mosikornrat, Governor of Nonthaburi Province; Mr. Virul Sitthiwong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration; along with executives and officials from the Community Development Department.
Prime Minister Anutin wore a handwoven cotton jacket decorated with a plaid pattern as he toured the fair to meet, encourage, and admire the work of entrepreneurs. He also thanked the public who came with their families to purchase OTOP products, which attracted interest across all age groups. This reflects the commitment to developing the capabilities of producers and entrepreneurs to create OTOP products that align with market demands and current consumer preferences. These efforts are part of the policies Anutin has mandated the Ministry of Interior, through the Community Development Department, to continuously drive capacity building and experience enhancement for OTOP entrepreneurs. Additionally, Anutin visited the "OTOP Food Tasting" zone and sampled dishes from “Modin Khanom Jeen Nam Ya Ban Pradok,” an entrepreneur from Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
Sales revenue from the OTOP Midyear 2026 event during the first five days (20-24 June 2026) totaled 438.705 million baht (data as of 21:30). The five most popular product zones were: 1. OTOP 5 Categories 2. OTOP Artists 3. OTOP Food Tasting 4. OTOP Premium 5. OTOP Startup. The top five provinces with the highest cumulative sales were Surin, Chanthaburi, Sukhothai, Lamphun, and Chiang Mai.
Those interested in visiting the OTOP Midyear 2026 fair can attend until 28 June 2026, from 10:00 to 21:00, at Challenger Halls 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Visitors can use the “Thai Chuey Thai Plus 60/40” program via the Paotang app to help drive the community economy and generate income for Thai entrepreneurs. This circulation of funds aims to improve the quality of life for Thai families throughout the country.
