The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the launch of the “OTOP Products by the Railway” campaign, offering free space at train stations for local artisans to sell their products. The campaign recently kicked off at the Bangkok Apiwat Central Station, drawing the interest of commuters, long-distance travelers, and foreign tourists alike.
The initiative, according to Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote, is part of an effort to create new sales channels for products from the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) program.
Expanding on this initiative, SRT has also introduced the “Train Station for Producers and Consumers” project. The additional effort aims to support local economies by providing farmers and artisans with free space at train stations to display and sell their goods on weekends.
SRT Governor Nirut Maneepan stated that these campaigns are designed to open up new markets for quality local products, aligning with the government’s larger goal of strengthening the grassroots economy through local and international network building. Local producers interested in participating are encouraged to reach out to their nearest train station for more details. (NNT)
