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Bangkok Fair 2026 Showcases Community Products to Boost Local Economy

Bangkok Fair 2026 opens August 21-23 at Central Rama II mall, showcasing over 100 booths of community products from Bangkok's 50 districts to support local entrepreneurs and grassroots economic development.

Bangkok Fair 2026 Showcases Community Products to Boost Local Economy
21 Aug Khaosod

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Social Development Office invites Bangkok residents to Bangkok Fair 2026 at Central Rama II shopping mall, 4th floor, Bang Khun Thian district, from August 21-23, 2026. The exhibition will showcase quality products and community goods from across Bangkok's 50 districts, featuring delicacies, Made in Bangkok items, Bangkok Brand 2026 products, and Bangkok G goods across more than 100 booths. The event aims to strengthen entrepreneur capacity, expand market opportunities, and drive sustainable grassroots economic development.

The official opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., with Runggnapa Trikhaew, director of the Office of Vocational Promotion, presiding. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration executives will attend, along with Nattakan Insorn, head of the Product Development and Marketing Promotion Group, who will present the event's objectives.

The opening ceremony highlights include a cultural performance titled "The Charm of Bangkok" reflecting the city's identity, performed by students from Nahluang School in Thung Khru, and a mini concert by Pae Weerasak Hortrap, a 52-time champion from the Channel 31 singing competition. Following the performances, officials will tour vendor booths and encourage entrepreneurs.

Bangkok Fair 2026 is a project designed to advance creative economy development at the community level in Bangkok with support from relevant agencies including district offices, Central Rama II shopping mall, participating entrepreneurs, and cooperating organizations.

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