Bangkok, "Phoomtham" takes you on a tour of Khlong Lat Mayom floating market. Pin it! 'Must-see markets' 121 locations across the country invite you to travel, taste, shop, celebrate the 2024 New Year Festival and spread happiness. Stimulate the grassroots economy today - 7 Jan. 2024
Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Open commercial activities, inviting you to visit must-see markets all over the country. Celebrate the New Year Festival 'Invite you to explore the market, you must see it. Explore happiness during the New Year festival' together with Mr. Keerati Ratchano, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Mr. Wattanasak Suea-iam, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, Mr. Chuan Chuchan, Chairman of the Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market Community and Mrs. Supaporn Kongwutthipanya at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Taling Chan District, Bangkok
Currently, the Ministry of Commerce has organized commercial activities to invite visitors to visit must-see markets across the country. Celebrate the New Year Festival Not only here, but open all over the country in 121 markets, running until January 7, 2024, promoting local culture that is soft power in line with government policy and taking into account the lives and livelihoods of citizens in distress. Come take care of consumers There are Blue Flag products for sale such as eggs, pork, oil, laundry detergent, and consumer products at special prices during the New Year festival. The government tries to help the people in every aspect. The festival season is a time of high spending and spending. Due to the poor economy Therefore coordinate with entrepreneurs. Department stores help citizens The whole country will be given as New Year's gifts to the people, reducing costs and selling community products. Help reduce expenses Generate income and provide opportunities for each local area. Promote tourism and earn income for the country as well.
'The Ministry of Commerce provides support. for all markets to prosper I want the people to be able to spend. Reduce your own expenses and professional entrepreneurs can increase their income and also have the opportunity to promote the country's tourism. Thank you to the owner of Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market who has been in business for 20 years and still maintains its Thai identity. Preserve Thailand's soft power which is an important foundation of our Thai society May everyone be happy from the end of the year to the beginning of the year. will have a happy life forever,' Mr. Phumtham said.
Reporters reported that While walking the market, Mr. Phumtham had a live broadcast with "Pingpong Thongchai," a famous actor and influencer. Talk to merchants and citizens who come to shop. and stopped to taste traditional ice cream, sweet bean paste, Thai rice cakes, fried beans, and watched the making of kite crackers, mask painting, and watched a Southern shadow puppet movie The only place in Bangkok Also watch a blessing dance performance from students in the community. (Wat Samoson School) and Mr. Phumtham wished a happy new year to the children and people who visited the market today. The atmosphere was lively and friendly.
However, 'Must Watch Market' is one way to increase income. Expand opportunities for the community It's a place that, whether for locals or visitors from overseas, Must visit Stop by to shop and spend. Experience the local culture, art, way of life, identity and way of life of the villagers that are unique. It's a soft power. that spread throughout the country For commercial activities, inviting people to visit markets all over the country. Celebrating the New Year Festival 2024, activities will be held in 74 provinces across the country in more than 121 markets, with prominent activities consisting of 1) performances of local art and culture, 2) setting up landmark points for tourists to take photos and share to receive coupons to help them shop, and 3) selling them. Blue Flag products at affordable prices from 8 product categories, over 200 items, discounts up to 60% etc.
Source: Thai News Agency