
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM, Mr. Siam Sirimongkol, Director-General of the Department of Community Development, along with Mrs. Ornjira Sirimongkol, President of the Housewives' Club of the Department of Community Development, and Master Chatcharwee Sirimongkol (Nong Tawan), had the honor of visiting and encouraging the OTOP producers and entrepreneurs participating in the OTOP Nakhon Ratchasima Roadshow 2024. They were warmly welcomed by Mr. Somkiat Wiriya-kulnan, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Mr. Samart Suwannamanee, the Provincial Permanent Secretary, and Dr. Patum Phanpisut, Vice President of the Nakhon Ratchasima Volleyball Club, at the front yard of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Hall.
On this occasion, Miss Phutthimalai Chianphimai, Director of Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Community Development, assigned Mrs. Kankrat Wongkalsin, Director of the Community Development Information Group, and Miss Thatcha Pridawijitkul, President of the OTOP Network at both the provincial and national levels, to welcome and show the OTOP products displayed and sold at the event. This helped uplift the spirits and morale of the participating vendors.
The OTOP Nakhon Ratchasima Roadshow 2024 took place from October 30 to November 7, 2024, with the aim to showcase the strength of the local community, particularly the Nakhon Ratchasima OTOP Network Committee and OTOP Traders of Nakhon Ratchasima, who played a vital role in driving the grassroots economy development. This event directly benefited the local community and highlighted the local wisdom in the development of OTOP products. It provided an opportunity for both new and existing OTOP producers and entrepreneurs to exchange knowledge on management, production, and marketing skills. Additionally, it served as a marketing platform to help generate income for OTOP producers and entrepreneurs in Nakhon Ratchasima and from other provinces across Thailand. A total of 166 vendors participated in showcasing their products at the event.