Thailand Reports Progress on Hosting Udon Thani 2026 and Nakhon Ratchasima 2029 International Horticultural Expositions to the Ambassador in Brussels

On 13 September 2025, the Department of Agriculture, together with Udon Thani Province, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), paid a courtesy call on the Thai Ambassador to Brussels and the Thai Mission to the European Union on the occasion of attending the 77th AIPH Annual Congress in Ghent, Belgium. The purpose was to report on the progress of preparations for the International Horticultural Exposition 2026 in Udon Thani and 2029 in Nakhon Ratchasima.

The Thai delegation was led by Mr. Seksan Wannakri, Director of the Office of Agricultural Research and Development Region 3, and Ms. Kanchana Thongna, Director of the World Horticultural Expo Organizing Office, along with representatives from provincial authorities and related agencies, including Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Mr. Natthaphon Withee, Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Province, Ms. Supawan Teerarattananon, Director of TCEB, and Mr. Kanpong Surawanwijit, President of the Udon Thani Chamber of Commerce.

During the discussion, the Thai representatives reported on the progress of the preparations, covering site readiness, collaboration with all stakeholders, and publicity plans to invite cooperation from the international community. The objective is to encourage broad participation and create a world-class platform to showcase Thai culture, lifestyle, and horticultural potential.

On this occasion, the Thai Ambassador to Brussels shared valuable suggestions and expressed appreciation for the joint efforts to drive the horticultural expos forward. The Ambassador encouraged the events to highlight the concept of Green City and confirmed support in promoting the expos among Belgian organizations and the public, encouraging participation in the International Gardens and visits to Udon Thani and Nakhon Ratchasima.

This meeting marked another significant step for Thailand in demonstrating its readiness to host the International Horticultural Expositions in 2026 and 2029, strengthening international cooperation and elevating Thailand’s horticultural industry onto the global stage.