Director-General of the Department of Agriculture Monitors Progress in Preparations for Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026

On 25 July 2026, Mr. Rapeepat Chantharasriwong, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, chaired a meeting to review the progress of the International Horticultural Exposition, Udon Thani 2026, project, held at the exposition site in Kut Sa Subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. The meeting was attended by Mr. Nathaphon Withi, Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Province; Mr. Thiti Lohapiyapan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives; Mr. Somchai Jongbanyat, Udon Thani Provincial Agriculture and Cooperatives Officer; staff of the Office for the International Horticultural Exposition; along with committee members and representatives of relevant agencies.

The meeting reviewed progress on key issues, including the recruitment of the event management contractor for the International Horticultural Exposition, progress on building construction, utility systems, and landscape architecture, as well as consideration of approaches to resolving problems and obstacles—so that operations may proceed according to the established plan and be ready to host the event in accordance with international standards.

In addition, the meeting discussed approaches to public relations and event activities, in order to build awareness and ensure readiness in every dimension ahead of the opening of the International Horticultural Exposition, Udon Thani 2026.

Following the meeting, the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture and the group conducted a site visit to inspect the progress of building construction and the exposition site, urging the acceleration of work in all areas to keep pace with the plan, and held a meeting to prepare for the site visit by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives to follow up on progress.

This progress review reflects the commitment of the Department of Agriculture and its partner agencies to driving the International Horticultural Exposition, Udon Thani 2026, toward readiness in every respect, in order to elevate Thailand as a host of an International Horticultural Exposition that meets international standards.