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After Returning from Ranong, Prime Minister Continues OTOP Work on Day 2 with Sales of 92.5 Million Baht in One and a Half Days

Politic09 Aug 2026 17:50 GMT+7

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After Returning from Ranong, Prime Minister Continues OTOP Work on Day 2 with Sales of 92.5 Million Baht in One and a Half Days

Prime Minister Anutin pressed on after returning from Ranong, leading the Ministry of Interior team to inspect the 2026 OTOP Arts and Crafts Fair, 'Radiance of Siam,' on its second day, with sales reaching 92.5 million baht in one and a half days.


At 2:30 p.m. on 9 August 2026, following his return from a mission in Ranong Province, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul went to Challenger Halls 1-3 at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, to inspect and encourage vendors and visitors. The event, 'OTOP Arts and Crafts Radiance of Siam 2026,' under the theme “RADIANCE OF SIAM,” was on its second day, attended by Atthasit Sampanrat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior; Pornpoj Penpas, Director-General of the Department of Lands; Siam Sirimongkhon, Director-General of the Community Development Department; and Raweepan Kaewpiangphen, Deputy Governor of Nonthaburi Province.

Prime Minister Anutin toured and encouraged vendors in various zones, including OTOP artists, textiles and clothing, and OTOP luxury crafts. He praised their work, exchanged feedback with entrepreneurs, and greeted and thanked the public for visiting and purchasing Thai products at this significant OTOP fair, featuring over 2,000 vendors nationwide, including products from the Queen Sirikit Arts Promotion Foundation, royal initiative shops of all royal family members, and ministry network partners.


. Sales at the 2026 OTOP Arts and Crafts Radiance of Siam event during the first day and a half (from 8 August 2026 until 1:00 p.m. on 9 August 2026) totaled 92,510,066 baht, with the 'OTOP Food Tasting' zone remaining the most popular.

The 2026 OTOP Arts and Crafts Radiance of Siam fair runs from 8 to 16 August 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Challenger Halls 1-3, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. The event features special promotions, lucky draw coupons for grand prizes, and performances by various artists on the central stage to entertain visitors. The official opening ceremony will take place tomorrow, 10 August 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with the Prime Minister presiding.