Cabinet relocates 2029 World Horticultural Expo to Pak Chong

Thairath•Politics•4d ago

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The Cabinet has approved relocating the 2029 World Horticultural Expo from Khong District to Pak Chong District in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

•The Cabinet revised previous resolutions from November 16, 2021 and January 4, 2022 to change the event venue.
•The new venue is the Dairy Cattle Research and Development Center in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province.
•The budget for the event remains unchanged at 4,281 million baht.
•The official opening date for the expo is November 10, 2029.

•The Cabinet approved the proposal from the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) to move the venue of the World Horticultural Expo 2029.
•The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) cited transportation, utilities, accommodation, medical facilities, tourist capacity, and site readiness as reasons for the change.
•Using land already owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives in Pak Chong District reduces the government's budget burden for additional land purchase.
•The budget framework for the event is maintained at 4,281 million baht.
•The Cabinet instructed the acceleration of a Master Plan and a Legacy Plan to demonstrate readiness to the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) by September 4, 2026.
•The event organizers must seek approval from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on October 6, 2026.
•The International Horticultural Expo 2029 Korat Thailand is scheduled to officially open on November 10, 2029.
•The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) proposed that Nakhon Ratchasima Province and local stakeholders develop a plan for the original site in Khong District to create sustainable careers and income.

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Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body that approved the relocation of the World Horticultural Expo venue.

Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council(สำนักงานสภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

The agency that proposed the venue change based on cost-effectiveness and readiness factors.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry that owns the land at the Dairy Cattle Research and Development Center.

International Association of Horticultural Producers(สมาคมพืชสวนระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The organization to which readiness must be demonstrated by September 4, 2026.

Bureau International des Expositions(องค์การนิทรรศการนานาชาติ)ℹ️

The organization from which approval is sought on October 6, 2026.

Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who revealed the Cabinet's resolution.

Pak Chong(ปากช่อง)ℹ️

The district in Nakhon Ratchasima Province selected as the new venue for the expo.

Khok Nong Rangka Public Forest(ป่าสาธารณประโยชน์โคกหนองรังกา)

The original proposed venue for the expo located in Khong District.

Khong District(อ.คง)

The district where the original expo site was located.

Dairy Cattle Research and Development Center(ศูนย์วิจัยและพัฒนาโคนม)

The specific location in Pak Chong District chosen as the new expo venue.

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จ.นครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province hosting the World Horticultural Expo 2029.