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Phuket – On July 31, 2025, at Saphan Hin Public Park, Mr. Sophon Suwannarat, Governor of Phuket, presided over the official opening of the “PHUKET HARMONY SMEs FAIR.” He was joined by Mr. Supachok La-ongphet, Mayor of Phuket City, Ms. Woranit Apiratjirawong, Phuket Provincial Commercial Officer, Mr. Kongsak Kuapongsakorn, President of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Chuenporn Kanjanasaya, President of the Andaman Southern Industrial Council, and Mr. Monthawee Hongsyok, President of the Phuket Federation of Industries. The event drew strong participation from government agencies, the private sector, entrepreneurs, and the general public, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere throughout the day.
The event attracted significant attention from both locals and tourists, featuring over 300 stalls offering a wide range of products such as consumer goods, local cuisine, processed agricultural products, GI products, and locally crafted items reflecting Phuket’s unique identity.
During the opening ceremony, Governor Sophon Suwannarat stated that the “PHUKET HARMONY SMEs FAIR” serves as an important platform to promote and attract tourism to Phuket. Success requires integrated cooperation from all sectors to boost the province’s tourism industry while empowering local entrepreneurs to showcase their potential and grow their businesses. The fair aligns with the BCG Economy model and the ‘Smart SMEs strategy’, focusing on sustainable economic development, creativity, and multi-sector participation. He highlighted the importance of promoting cultural tourism, trade, and innovation in elevating Phuket’s global recognition.
The governor also praised the event’s well-organized zoning, allowing visitors to conveniently explore highlighted products such as innovative halal food, pineapple peel-based aromatic products, floral-dyed textiles, and premium agricultural goods from local communities. Other featured promotions included discounted eggs from Taweepan Phuket and Rinthip cooking oil.
The event also includes stage performances, cultural shows, and business matching activities that offer entrepreneurs opportunities to meet and negotiate with businesspeople from various provinces. It is expected to generate over 20 million baht in economic value and stimulate spending exceeding 30 million baht.
The “PHUKET HARMONY SMEs FAIR” runs from July 31 to August 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM at the tip of Saphan Hin in Phuket. The public and tourists are warmly invited to join the event, shop for quality local products, and take part in driving Phuket’s economy toward genuine sustainability.
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