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Recognizing the importance of empowering young people as a key factor in preserving and extending invaluable local wisdom, the Community Development Department launched the Young OTOP project, to enable a new generation of artists and entrepreneurs to create modern textiles and craft products that meet both domestic and international market needs. In today’s digital economy and society, with new entrepreneurs driving change, Young OTOP has grown to understand ever-evolving consumer groups. The project disseminates modern skills in design, systems thinking, and professional brand communication, while at the same time honoring local culture, in line with the contemporary Sustainable Fashion and Fun with Thai Fabric initiatives of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.

The Young OTOP Product Wisdom to the Global Market project for 2025 is implemented in collaboration with experts from diverse fields, and with the Fun with Thai Fabric project team, to integrate knowledge and skills across disciplines, and to help new entrepreneurs compete internationally in textile and eco-friendly product creation. The project builds on ideas and strategies from the Thai Textiles Trend Book to develop branding and packaging, shape marketing and distribution channels, and support a creative design process that links local wisdom with contemporary styles.