Horticultural expo debut falls short of visitor target - Bangkok Post

The entrance to the International Horticultural Expo in Muang district of Udon Thani province. (Photo: Udon Thani International Horticulture Expo 2026 Facebook account) The International Horticultural Expo 2026 opened in Udon Thani on Sunday, but first-day attendance was below expectations and several problems emerged for urgent attention. 

Deputy Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham said on Monday the opening day on Sunday saw 8,999 visitors entering through the gates.

The expo covers about 1,030 rai of Nong Dae wetland in Muang district of the northeastern province. It will run until March 14 next year, with opening hours from 8am-8pm.

The number of visitors on opening day was far below the government's expctation that it would attract  20,000 to 30,000 visitors every day. Mr Watcharaphon said he would insruct the organisers to quickly address all complaints made by attendees. The Facebook page of the expo identifies the following "needs":

The expo is promoted as the world's first international horticultural exposition in a tropical lowland area, with over one million flowers, wetland gardens, international pavilions and academic symposiums. General admission is 199 baht, wih free entry for monks, children under 15, seniors 60 and older, and people with disabilities.

The Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives Ministry is the lead agency organising the exhibition. It awarded Media I Am Co to operate and promote the event.