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Minister defends Udon Thani Horticultural Expo spending amid budget criticism
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Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham defended the expected economic benefits of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 amid questions about spending, with organisers forecasting up to 3.6 million visitors and more than 20 billion baht in additional economic value.
Key facts
- Thailand’s Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham defended the expected economic benefits of the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 amid questions about spending, with organisers forecasting up to 3.6 million
- The international exhibition is scheduled to run from November 1 to March 14, 2027, at the Nong Dae wetland in Kut Sa subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani district
- Watcharaphon said the site was about 90% complete when he visited roughly two weeks ago
- He was due to conduct a final inspection on October 30, ahead of the opening.
Summary
The international exhibition is scheduled to run from November 1 to March 14, 2027, at the Nong Dae wetland in Kut Sa subdistrict, Mueang Udon Thani district. The programme will feature horticultural displays, agricultural technology and activities that change throughout the event.
Watcharaphon said the site was about 90% complete when he visited roughly two weeks ago. He was due to conduct a final inspection on October 30, ahead of the opening.