Thailand is many provinces are famous for specialising in particular arts and crafts. For instance Chiang Mai is noted for its decorative umbrellas, and Hua Hin for its confectionary made from locally grown pineapples. You will find many outlets in and around Bangkok that sell OTOP products. You can be sure that they are good quality and have a government seal of approval, many products can not be found elsewhere only in OTOP outlets they are well worth seeking out for an authentic souvenir.
Thai's OTOP encourages village communities to improve local product quality and marketing, selects one superior product from each Tambon to receive formal branding as a "Starred OTOP Product" and provides a local and international stage for the promotion of these products. One Tambon One Product cover a large array of local products including handicrafts, cotton, silk garments, pottery, fashion accessories, household items and foods.
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