Today (9 June 2025) at 4:00 p.m., Dr. Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), assigned Mr. Prasert Sirinapaporn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, to participate in the official opening ceremony of the OTOP MIDYEAR 2025 event under the theme “OTOP: Modern, Global, and Sustainable Thai Economy”. The event was held at Challenger Halls 1–3, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra presided over the ceremony, which was attended by numerous high-level executives from both the public and private sectors. All participants joined in supporting the promotion and development of One Tambon One Product (OTOP) as a driving force for Thailand’s grassroots economy on both national and international stages.

OTOP MIDYEAR 2025 takes place from 7–15 June 2025 between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. The event features over 2,000 booths showcasing and selling OTOP products rated 3–5 stars from across the country, alongside a food zone with more than 160 vendors and a special “OTOP Trader” zone highlighting the marketing potential of Thai products both domestically and abroad.

Additionally, the event includes activities to enhance knowledge for OTOP producers and entrepreneurs through training platforms focused on marketing, product management, and adapting products to meet the demands of modern consumers. The public is encouraged to attend, browse, and purchase community products up close, helping to stimulate the mid-year economy and build sustainable strength for Thailand’s grassroots economy.