Department of Foreign Trade Hosts Agri Plus Expo 2026

MGR Online•Economy•1d ago

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The Department of Foreign Trade organized the Agri Plus Expo 2026 to elevate Thai agricultural products to high-value innovative goods and expand international trade opportunities.

•The Agri Plus Expo 2026 was held from August 19-22 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
•The event was organized by the Department of Foreign Trade in conjunction with Food & Hospitality Thailand (FHT) 2026.
•Over 70 Thai innovative agricultural brands and more than 100 products were showcased.
•The event aimed to connect Thai innovative agricultural entrepreneurs with the HoReCa market.

Overview

•The Agri Plus Expo 2026 took place from August 19-22 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
•The Department of Foreign Trade organized Agri Plus Expo 2026 together with Food & Hospitality Thailand (FHT) 2026.
•Arada Fuangthong, Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade, stated the goal is to upgrade Thai agricultural products from commodities to High Value Agricultural Products.
•The Department of Foreign Trade aims to use knowledge, technology, and innovation to develop products and branding to meet market demands and compete internationally.
•The event serves as a link between Thai innovative agricultural entrepreneurs and the HoReCa market, which demands food, beverages, health, beauty, and sustainable products.
•The event featured over 70 Thai innovative agricultural brands and more than 100 products across food, beverages, health, beauty, herbs, and eco-friendly lifestyle categories.
•The event included the Agri Plus Clinic to provide consultation and enhance the potential of entrepreneurs.
•The Department of Foreign Trade expects the event to help Thai entrepreneurs expand markets, build trade networks, and enhance Thailand's image as a global producer of quality innovative agricultural products.

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Key Quotes

Department of Foreign Trade

"The Department of Foreign Trade believes that Agri Plus Expo 2026 will be another important mechanism in increasing the potential of Thai entrepreneurs, adding value to Thai innovative agricultural products, expanding international trade opportunities, and supporting the country's economic drive to grow stably and sustainably."

กรมการค้าต่างประเทศเชื่อมั่นว่า Agri Plus Expo 2026 จะเป็นอีกหนึ่งกลไกสำคัญในการเพิ่มศักยภาพผู้ประกอบการไทย สร้างมูลค่าเพิ่มให้สินค้าเกษตรนวัตกรรมไทย ขยายโอกาสทางการค้าในระดับสากล และสนับสนุนการขับเคลื่อนเศรษฐกิจของประเทศให้เติบโตอย่างมั่นคงและยั่งยืน

Key Entities

Organization

Department of Foreign Trade(กรมการค้าต่างประเทศ)

The government agency that organized Agri Plus Expo 2026 to enhance the potential of Thai agricultural entrepreneurs.

Person

Arada Fuangthong(นางอารดา เฟื่องทอง)

The Director General of the Department of Foreign Trade.

Place

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center(ศูนย์การประชุมแห่งชาติสิริกิติ์)ℹ️

The venue where Agri Plus Expo 2026 was held.