Unlocking Potential: 2025 Corrections Department Products Exhibition Showcase

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The 2025 Corrections Products Exhibition, the 54th edition, was inaugurated by Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, highlighting the potential of inmates and those who have undergone behavioral development processes. The event features a variety of products from over 100 prisons/correctional institutions nationwide, including woodworking, handicrafts, tailoring, arts and crafts, and food and beverage services. The exhibition aims to promote acceptance and opportunities for employment among ex-convicts, with proceeds from product sales used as revolving funds for vocational training.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2025 Corrections Department Products Exhibition, the 54th edition, was inaugurated by Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, from 16-20 July 2025.
  • The exhibition showcases products from over 100 prisons/correctional institutions nationwide in various categories, including woodworking, handicrafts, tailoring, arts and crafts, and food and beverage services.
  • The event features a special show by famous singer Sek Loso, a Khon performance, an international band performance, folk performances, and dance moves.
  • The income from product sales will be used as revolving funds for vocational training for prisoners.
  • The Department of Corrections invites the public to participate in creating opportunities and supporting the power of hope through products made by those who have made mistakes.
  • Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong emphasized the importance of accepting and providing opportunities for employment among ex-convicts.
  • Mr. Sahakarn Petcharin, Director-General of the Department of Corrections, and executives of the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Corrections attended the opening ceremony.
  • The event is organized under the concept of New Power New Life, highlighting a new era of opportunity for prisoners and ex-convicts.

Statistics:

  • The 2025 Corrections Department Products Exhibition is the 54th edition.
  • The exhibition features products from over 100 prisons/correctional institutions nationwide.
  • The event includes categories such as woodworking, handicrafts, tailoring, arts and crafts, and food and beverage services.
  • The income from product sales will be used as revolving funds for vocational training for prisoners.
  • The exhibition is held from 16-20 July 2025 at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Impact Exhibition Hall 9-10.

Sources:

  • (Thai News Agency) "Department of Corrections Opens 2025 Corrections Products Exhibition" dated 16 Jul 2025