Cabinet shifts Korat Horticultural Expo 2029 to Pak Chong

Prachachat•Politics•4d ago

Reader Briefing

The Cabinet has approved moving the venue for the 2029 International Horticultural Expo in Nakhon Ratchasima from Khong District to Pak Chong District.

•The Cabinet revised previous resolutions from November 16, 2021 and January 4, 2022 regarding the event venue.
•The venue is changed from Khok Nong Rang Ka Public Forest in Khong District to the Dairy Cattle Research and Development Center in Pak Chong District.
•The event budget remains at 4,281 million baht, with additional funds allocated for master plan design and site review.
•The event is scheduled to open on November 10, 2029.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the change of the Nakhon Ratchasima International Horticultural Expo 2029 venue from Khong District to Pak Chong District.
•The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) recommended the change based on a value-for-money study considering transportation, utilities, accommodation, and healthcare.
•The Pak Chong District site belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, eliminating the need for land purchase and reducing long-term government budget burdens.
•The Cabinet ordered the acceleration of a Master Plan and a Legacy Plan for post-event land use.
•Thailand must demonstrate site readiness to the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) by September 4, 2026.
•Thailand must seek approval from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on October 6, 2026.
•The official event name is updated to "International Horticultural Expo 2029 Korat Thailand" or "Expo 2029 Korat Thailand" to comply with BIE standards.
•The NESDC proposed that Nakhon Ratchasima Province and relevant agencies develop a land-use plan for the previously prepared area in Khong District involving local stakeholders.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The government body that approved the venue change and updated the official name of the horticultural expo.

National Economic and Social Development Council(สำนักงานสภาพัฒนาการเศรษฐกิจและสังคมแห่งชาติ)

The agency that proposed the venue change based on a value-for-money study.

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives(กระทรวงเกษตรและสหกรณ์)

The ministry that owns the land in Pak Chong District.

International Association of Horticultural Producers(สมาคมพืชสวนระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The organization to which Thailand must demonstrate site readiness by September 4, 2026.

Bureau International des Expositions(องค์การนิทรรศการนานาชาติ)ℹ️

The organization from which Thailand must seek approval on October 6, 2026.

Person

Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who revealed the Cabinet's resolution.

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima Province(จังหวัดนครราชสีมา)ℹ️

The province hosting the International Horticultural Expo.

Khong District(อำเภอคง)

The original proposed location for the horticultural expo.

Pak Chong District(อำเภอปากช่อง)ℹ️

The new approved location for the horticultural expo.

Khok Nong Rang Ka Public Forest(ป่าสาธารณประโยชน์โคกหนองรังกา)

The specific area in Khong District previously designated for the event.

Dairy Cattle Research and Development Center(ศูนย์วิจัยและพัฒนาโคนม)

The new designated venue for the event located in Pak Chong District.