Deputy PM Invites Global Visitors to Udon Thani Flora Expo 2026
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Deputy Prime Minister Yotchanan Wongsuwat invites Thais and foreigners to attend the World Flora Expo Udon Thani 2026, highlighting Thai plant standards to stimulate the economy and tourism. Speaking at Government House on October 26, 2026, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation outlined the expo scheduled from November 1, 2026 to March 14, 2027. He emphasized that organizing the event requires meeting international standards, meaning worldwide recognition of Thailand's ability to host. The expo will also drive domestic economic activity and demonstrate Thailand's globally certified plant species. While beginning in Udon Thani, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives plans to replicate the model at local and national levels. Visitors can bring ideas back to their communities, and after Udon Thani the initiative will expand to Nakhon Ratchasima, targeting Thailand as a destination for tourism and botanical research. Yotchanan welcomed both Thais and international guests. Asked about potential budget inefficiency, he responded that a central committee is managing the issue.
