Tourism

Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo Opens Nov 1

The 2026 Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo opens November 1 on 1,030 rai in northeast Thailand, running until March 2027 with tickets from 199 baht.

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The highly anticipated 2026 Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo opens tomorrow, November 1, in Thailand's northeast. Spanning over 1,030 rai (about 405 acres), the expo features six thematic zones centered on sustainable coexistence of water, plants, and humanity. Running until March 14, 2027, daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, basic tickets cost 199 baht and are available on-site, at 7-Eleven stores nationwide, and via the All Ticket website. Comprehensive transport options include free parking with shuttle services, free shuttle buses from Bangkok and Udon Thani city, three city bus lines, and direct trains stopping at the temporary Nong Dae station.

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