Expo 2029

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EXPO 2029–2030 Nakhon Ratchasima
Overview
BIE-classHorticultural exposition
NameNakhon Ratchasima International Horticultural Expo 2029
MottoNature and Greenery: Envisioning the Green Future
Area109 hectares (269 acres)
Location
CountryThailand
CityNakhon Ratchasima
VenueKok Nong Rangka, Khong
Coordinates15°21′51.2″N 102°26′13.4″E / 15.364222°N 102.437056°E / 15.364222; 102.437056
Timeline
BiddingMarch 2022 (2022-03)[1]
Awarded6 March 2024 (2024-03-06)[2]
Opening10 November 2029 (2029-11-10)[3]
Closure28 February 2030 (2030-02-28)[3]
Horticultural expositions
PreviousExpo 2027 in Yokohama
NextExpo 2031 in Minnesota
Specialized expositions
PreviousExpo 2027 in Belgrade
Universal expositions
PreviousExpo 2025 in Osaka
NextExpo 2030 in Riyadh

Korat Expo 2029, officially the Nakhon Ratchasima International Horticultural Expo 2029, is an upcoming Category A1 Horticultural Expo sanctioned by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The event will be held in Khong district, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Scheduled to run for 110 days, the expo will open on 10 November 2029 and conclude on 28 February 2030.

It marks the second time Thailand has hosted a Category A1 horticultural exhibition, following the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 in Chiang Mai.

Candidature process

On 16 November 2021, the Thai Cabinet approved a proposal by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) to officially submit bids for three major world fairs: the 2026 Category B Horticultural Expo in Udon Thani, the 2028 Specialised Expo in Phuket, and the 2029 Category A1 Horticultural Expo in Nakhon Ratchasima.[4][5] Accordingly, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) submitted the official candidatures for the Category A1 Horticultural Expo to the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) in March 2022.[1] At the time of submission, Nakhon Ratchasima was the sole registered candidate for the 2029 event.[6]

Following a site inspection by AIPH officials from 12–14 September 2023,[7] Nakhon Ratchasima was formally elected as the host city. The decision was finalized by AIPH Member States during the AIPH Spring Meeting on 6 March 2024.[2][8]

Recognition process

On 17 February 2026, the Thai Government formally requested recognition for the 2029 Category A1 Horticultural Expo from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The official recognition dossier was submitted by Nikorndej Balankura, Ambassador of Thailand to France, to Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the BIE.[9][10] The event is scheduled to be formally recognized during the 178th BIE General Assembly, to be held in June 2026.[11]

See also

References

  1. "ครม.ควัก 6.7 พันล้าน เป็นเจ้าภาพจัดงานพืชสวนโลก ปี 2569-2572" (in Thai). Prachachat. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  2. "AIPH approves Nakhon Ratchasima International Horticultural Expo 2029". International Association of Horticultural Producers. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  3. "AIPH Approved Expo Calendar". International Association of Horticultural Producers. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  4. "ไทยพร้อมแข่งขันชิงสิทธิ์เจ้าภาพ 3 งานเมกะอีเวนต์ระดับโลก" (in Thai). Khaosod. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  5. "ขออนุมัติกำเนินงานโครงการประมูลสิทธิ์งานมหกรรมพืชสวนโลกจังหวัดอุดรธานี พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๘ และจังหวัดนครราชสีมา พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๙". Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (in Thai). 15 November 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  6. "Korat sole bidder for 2029 expo". Bangkok Post. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  7. "สมาคมพืชสวนโลกระหว่างประเทศ ตรวจความพร้อม พิจารณาเจ้าภาพจัดมหกรรม ปี'72" (in Thai). Khaosod. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  8. "Korat to host international expo in 2029". Bangkok Post. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  9. "Thailand requests Recognition for Horticultural Expo 2029 Korat". Bureau International des Expositions. 17 February 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  10. "สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงปารีส ยื่นหนังสือต่อ Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) เสนอโคราชเป็นเจ้าภาพมหกรรมพืชสวนโลก 2572 ภายใต้ธีม "Nature and Greenery"". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in Thai). 18 February 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
  11. "ไทยลุ้น BIE ไฟเขียว "พืชสวนโลก โคราช 2572" ลุ้นบรรจุวาระประชุมใหญ่" (in Thai). Thansettakij. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.