The Office of the International Horticultural Expo, Department of Agriculture Invites Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026

Director of the Office of International Horticultural Expo (OIHE), Department of Agriculture, assigned a delegation consisting of Mrs. Piyanuch Naka, Senior Advisor on Industrial Crops; Dr. Parichart Pojansilp, Senior Agricultural Scientist; Dr. Paitoon Bupphata, Agricultural Scientist; and Ms. Prangtip Mas-odee, Agricultural Scientist, to meet with Mr. Jerry C.J. Chou and Mr. Cypress Huang from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand.

The purpose of the meeting was to extend an official invitation for Taipei’s participation in the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, which will take place from 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027 (134 days) at Nong Dae Public Park, Kut Sa Sub-district, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province.

The Expo will be organized under the theme “Diversity of Life: Connecting People, Water, and Plants for Sustainable Living.” Its objectives include:

1. Showcasing the potential of horticulture, wetlands, and herbal plants, while fostering knowledge exchange at both national and international levels.
2. Stimulating the economy through agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and service sectors.
3. Promoting innovation, technology, and research in biodiversity to establish Udon Thani as a new economic hub within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
4. Elevating Udon Thani Province into a center of GMS agricultural innovation, improving income and quality of life under the BCG Model (Bio Economy, Circular Economy, Green Economy).

During the discussion, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office expressed keen interest in the Expo and confirmed their intention to help promote the event. They also pledged support in encouraging Taipei’s private sector to participate in both garden showcases and exhibitions at the Expo.

The collaboration highlights the international significance of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, which will serve as a platform for global exchange in horticulture, culture, and sustainable development.