Crafts Bangkok 2026 Opens, Targets 150M Baht Spending

Matichon•Economy•11d ago

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Crafts Bangkok 2026, a premier exhibition for Thai handicrafts, has opened with an aim to boost the sector and generate significant economic impact.

•Crafts Bangkok 2026 exhibition opened on June 3, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
•The event is expected to generate over 150 million baht in spending and attract more than 50,000 visitors.
•The event focuses on promoting Thai artisans, community enterprises, and creative craftspeople, enhancing their economic value and connecting them with modern markets.

Overview

•On June 3, 2023, Supachai Suthamphan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, opened the 'Crafts Bangkok 2026' event.
•The 'Crafts Bangkok 2026' event is scheduled to run from June 3-7, 2023.
•The current event is projected to generate not less than 150 million baht in spending and attract over 50,000 visitors.
•Supachai Suthamphan stated that the Ministry of Commerce integrates efforts across agencies to support Thai entrepreneurs' skills and potential, including product development and intellectual property protection, for sustainable income growth.
•The event serves as a platform for artisans, community enterprises, and craft creators nationwide to showcase their work, reflecting Thailand's intellectual capital and its economic potential.
•A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between SACIT and the Department of Intellectual Property to promote knowledge and IP protection for Thai handicraft creators.
•The 'Crafts Bangkok 2026' event is organized annually by SACIT under the concept 'The Craft Journey', highlighting the origin of materials, local wisdom, craftsmanship, and the development of products with stories and value.
•The event will feature various activities, including the sale of Thai handicrafts from the Support Foundation, products from over 380 direct manufacturers, SACIT Concept 2026, SACIT Collection, The New Artisans 2026, and various craft workshops.

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Key Quotes

นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์

"The Ministry of Commerce works in an integrated manner with all agencies to help develop skills, creativity, and the potential of Thai entrepreneurs, from product development and intellectual property protection to marketing and sales channel expansion, so that skilled individuals and small entrepreneurs can grow and generate sustainable income."

กระทรวงพาณิชย์ ทำงานร่วมกันแบบบูรณาการทุกหน่วยงาน เพื่อช่วยต่อยอดฝีมือ ความคิดสร้างสรรค์ และศักยภาพของผู้ประกอบการไทย ตั้งแต่การพัฒนาสินค้า การคุ้มครองทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา ไปจนถึงการทำตลาดและขยายช่องทางการขาย เพื่อให้ผู้มีฝีมือและผู้ประกอบการรายเล็กสามารถเติบโตและสร้างรายได้ได้อย่างยั่งยืน

ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อนุชา ทีรคานนท์

"Crafts Bangkok 2026 is another important event that SACIT organizes annually to reflect its role in promoting and supporting Thai handicrafts in all dimensions, from upstream to downstream."

งาน Crafts Bangkok 2026 เป็นอีกหนึ่งงานสำคัญที่ SACIT จัดขึ้นเป็นประจำทุกปี เพื่อสะท้อนบทบาทการส่งเสริมและสนับสนุนงานศิลปหัตถกรรมไทยในทุกมิติ ตั้งแต่ต้นน้ำถึงปลายน้ำ

Key Entities

Person

Supachai Suthamphan(ศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who opened the Crafts Bangkok 2026 exhibition.

Assistant Professor Dr. Anucha Teerakanon(ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อนุชา ทีรคานนท์)

Director of the Support Foundation for Thai Handicrafts (SACIT), who discussed the event's role in promoting Thai handicrafts.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

The venue for the 'Crafts Bangkok 2026' exhibition.

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government ministry promoting Thai entrepreneurs and handicrafts, spearheading integrated efforts for sustainable income growth.

SACIT

The institute that organizes the Crafts Bangkok event annually to promote and support Thai handicrafts, and which signed an MOU for IP protection.

Department of Intellectual Property(กรมทรัพย์สินทางปัญญา)ℹ️

The department that signed an MOU with SACIT to promote knowledge and intellectual property protection for Thai handicraft creators.

Support Foundation for Thai Handicrafts(มูลนิธิส่งเสริมศิลปาชีพฯ)

Foundation whose handicrafts will be sold at the Crafts Bangkok 2026 event.