Thailand is probably better known today as a producer of hard drives, frozen shrimp and chicken, and automobiles rather than handicrafts. At last count, Thailand was number 1 in hard drives and frozen shrimp, high in frozen chicken and number 1 in SEAsia in automobiles. Not as well-known is that there are more 7/11’s in Thailand than the US, so there is probably a record rate of over-priced junk food consumed here. This is not to say however, that nice handicrafts cannot be found. The One Tambon (village), One Product OTOPS Project was started several years ago to promote small businesses in villages, and shops selling OTOPS products are not difficult to find. There are many handicraft shops on Soi 61 between the Hagi Restaurant and the beach.