The One Tambon One Product,OTOP concept which originated in Japan was introduced to Thailand by ex Prime minister, fugitive, convicted felon Thaksin Shinawatra in early 2000. The program is designed to provide a small amount of income to villagers, while middle-class re sellers often make huge money by buying cheap at OTOP fairs and selling high in private shops and overseas. When implemented moderately, without loans being taken. it can provide addition income to villagers.