Director-General of the Department of Agriculture Inspects Construction Progress of the World Horticultural Exposition Udon Thani 2026 Project

On 22 January 2026, Mr. Rapeepat Chandarasriwong, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, conducted an on-site visit to monitor the construction progress of the World Horticultural Exposition Udon Thani 2026 project, together with officials from the State Audit Office of Thailand. The visit was undertaken to review project progress in accordance with the audit plan and specified audit issues for Fiscal Year 2026, during 20–22 January 2026.

The meeting was held at the conference room of the World Horticultural Exposition Udon Thani 2026 construction site, located at Nong Daed Wetland, Kut Sa Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province.

Participants included Ms. Kanchana Thongna, Director of the Office of the World Horticultural Exposition; Ms. Paweena Choichum, Director of the Udon Thani Agricultural Research and Development Center; executives and officials of the Department of Agriculture; representatives of the construction contractor (NBM Joint Venture); and construction supervision consultants.

The meeting aimed to ensure that project implementation strictly complies with relevant laws and regulations, taking into account the interests of the state and the public, value for money, and cost efficiency. Emphasis was placed on prudent and careful management, appropriate risk management, and the prevention of any damage to state assets.

Furthermore, all procurement and asset management activities of government agencies are required to strictly comply with the laws governing public procurement and supplies management, as well as relevant government regulations. Operations must be carried out with integrity, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability, and be fully auditable, in accordance with the State Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act B.E. 2561 (2018).