Thailand Delegation Gains Insights on Sustainable Ornamental Horticulture at AIPH International Conference

On 16–17 September 2025, Mr. Rapeepat Chansriwong, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, Thailand, assigned Mr. Seksan Wannakri, Director of the Office of Agricultural Research and Development Region 3, and his team to attend the AIPH International Horticultural Industry Conference, part of the 77th AIPH Annual Congress held in Ghent, Belgium.

During the conference, the delegation participated in lectures and presentations by global experts covering key topics in the horticultural industry, including Sustainability in Ornamental Horticulture by Global G.A.P. and A Global Sustainability Perspective.

The Thai delegation also conducted field visits to leading horticultural companies and research centers, including:

• Anjers De Nijs, specializing in the export of carnations cultivated in smart greenhouses.
• Viaverda Research Center, focusing on research and development of ornamental plants in both greenhouse and open-field systems, employing environmentally friendly and sustainable production technologies, and maintaining a diverse range of plant varieties.
• Fleur, a fully integrated ornamental plant company with both online and wholesale distribution for landscaping purposes.

Through these visits, the Thai delegation gained valuable knowledge in plant breeding, smart greenhouse production, sustainable horticultural practices, online marketing, and full-cycle export processes. The insights obtained will be applied to enhance Thailand’s ornamental horticulture research, production, and international competitiveness, ensuring alignment with global standards.