Thailand to Host International Horticultural Expo 2029

Mr Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs, Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Thailand, presenting the Korat Expo as an international platform to showcase inventive horticultural methods

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has approved the rights for Thailand, a registered candidate, to host the 2029 International Horticultural Expo or “Korat Expo 2029.” The approval will position Nakhon Ratchasima, or Korat, as a hub of innovation and sustainability in the horticultural industry under the theme “Nature and Greenery: Envisioning the Green Future.” Scheduled between November 10, 2029 and February 28, 2030, this A1-level Korat Expo 2029 is forecast to attract 2.6-4 million visitors.

The proposed theme for Korat Expo 2029, "Nature and Greenery: Envisioning the Green Future," is set to spotlight Thailand's natural marvels, cultural diversity, and expertise in sustainable horticultural and agricultural technologies.  In 2006, Thailand hosted horticultural expo in Chiang Mai, the first global exposition in the country’s northern region, and was awarded a gold medal for outstanding achievement.   

The announcement of the approved rights for Nakhon Ratchasima as a host destination was made during the Spring Meeting 2024 of AIPH in Doha, Qatar on March 6, 2024. The Thai team attending the meeting to make a final round of the country presentation was represented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Nakhon Ratchasima province and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). Following the approval of AIPH, Thailand is required to make the submission to Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) for the consideration and complete approval in becoming a Certified License Host of the A1 Level Exposition. 
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“Korat Expo 2029 is primed to be a milestone event, driving substantial economic, social and natural gains. It aligns well with AIPH’s core value to champion a prosperous industry, growing plants that enhance lives, advance societies, and sustain our planet for this generation and the next. In this connection, TCEB would like to thank concerned parties in all sectors for their roles – Horticultural Science Society of Thailand, Nakhonratchasima Chamber of Commerce, The Federation of Thai Industries, Nakhon Ratchasima Chapter, Tourism Council of Nakhon Ratchasima, Khao Yai Tourism Association, Nakhonratchasima Rajabhat University and the private sector in the province”
Mr Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President, TCEB