The 170 BIE member states will conduct a final vote on the venue in June 2023.
Thailand team The second country briefing was held 2027/2028 Professional Expo arrive BIE (BIE) and its 170 member states 171st Annual Meeting (The 171st General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions) was held in Paris, France. The second country presentation focused on policy support, Expo theme details, and Expo overall planning and conceptual design, including expected outcomes.
In the presentation, Thailand highlighted its readiness in various areas.Starting with the Prime Minister’s confidence-building message, the General Prayut Chanochaby emphasizing that the organization of the Thailand Phuket Professional Expo 2028 will serve as an international platform in achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals). It fits the Thai government’s Biocycle Green or BCG economic model.
Mr. Ho Vijavat IsarabhakdiDeputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Thailand team leader assured the BIE member countries that hosting the 2028 Phuket Professional Expo will bring tangible benefits to the international community, especially policy-level change and cooperation platforms, as well as a new generation of .
He highlighted Thailand’s position in creating a Harmony Index of quality of life standards and promoting the idea of caring for the world in a sustainable way. These will be implemented through key campaigns, ‘Practices for the Earth’ and ‘Nature First Mindset’ which lead to sustainable consumption and production.
gentlemen. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthayapresident, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB underlined the importance of organizing the Expo under the concept of “Future of Living: Harmonious Coexistence and Shared Prosperity”. This concept is in line with Thailand’s policy and desire to reflect world issues in all aspects, especially issues of people, planet and prosperity. These three areas will influence the creation of a sustainable future (Sustainable Living). In this way, various sectors from the younger generation to the local community will be involved.
gentlemen. Joshua Pombosen, representatives of architects who participated in the unique conceptual design of the Expo space. The key concept is the “flow of nature”, which aims to preserve as much green space as possible. Along the way, nature-friendly technologies will be used to develop the area, making it a carbon-neutral pilot project and a “Forest First Expo”. It will showcase the coexistence of forested areas, water bodies and oceans, emphasizing the theme of “The Future of Life: Living in Harmony for Shared Prosperity”.
miss Ananda LakanaPhuket Youth Ambassador, a 12-year-old female student, the youngest moderator, representing the Future Generation, expressed her views on issues arising around the world. Girls represent a new generation ready to grow together, drive and build sustainable global communities.
A final vote among the 170 BIE member countries to select the venue will take place in June 2023. In order to win the votes, the Thailand Candidate Committee has agreed to the programs and activities based on the BIE Terms and Conditions to obtain the votes of BIE members and will fully implement the programs and activities from now on. The Thai Candidate Committee, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, includes the Ministry of Public Health as the host agency for the expo, Phuket Province as the host city, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will play a role in obtaining votes on behalf of Thailand. The Ministry of Commerce is Thailand in the BIE Official member, TCEB is the national tendering organization.
Thailand believes that hosting Expo Phuket 2028 in Phuket, a city poised to become a model of sustainable living, will be beneficial at all levels. This will be the first World Expo in Southeast Asia and South Asia, and participants will have the opportunity to learn about the dynamics of this fast-growing region. What is important is that if Thailand is chosen to hold a professional expo, Thailand will become a platform for participating countries to showcase their innovations to promote sustainable social development, as well as a platform for cooperation and sharing among countries in various aspects, especially after space utilization. According to the original development plan of the project approved by the Thai cabinet, the project will become a global medical center.
