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INTRODUCTION
In 2006, the Thai nation comes together to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne in 2006 and His Majesty's Eightieth Birthday in 2007. To mark this momentous occasion, “Royal Flora Ratchaphruek” is one of the grand celebrations being hosted by the Royal Thai Government in honor of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the ninth ruler of the illustrious Chakri Dynasty and the world’s longest reigning monarch.
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006, one of the world’s finest tropical flower, fruit and plant expositions befitting the name, Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 – International Horticultural Exposition for His Majesty the King, will be hosted in the city of Chiang Mai from November 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007.
Through Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 — International Horticultural Exposition for His Majesty the King, the Thai people come together to express their utmost gratitude for His Majesty’s benevolence, care and concern. Time-honored traditions will be observed; only the very finest available will be presented to the ‘Devaraja’ or ‘Divine King’. Celebrations of this magnitude happen only once in decades.
Thailand will be joined by her international friends – nations with whom Thailand has shared historical, cultural, diplomatic and trade ties, many spanning centuries. Over 30 countries are expected to participate in ‘Gardens for the King’. The International Gardens will feature unique or innovative landscaping and horticultural highlights from the participant’s homeland.
Participating Countries
To date, 32 nations have confirmed participation in the International Garden section of Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006. They are Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, Brunei, Turkey, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Bulgaria, Mauritania, Kenya, Nigeria, Gabon, Sudan, Morocco, Tunisia, South Africa, Burundi, Qatar, Iran, Yemen, Trinidad & Tobago, Canada.
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 is the first ever international horticultural exposition with A1 status recognized by The Association of International Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and the International Exhibitions Bureau (BIE) to be held in Thailand.
To be awarded A1 status, host countries must meet the stringent standards and guidelines established by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and must be sanctioned by the BIE. Endorsement of Thailand’s bid is based on an assessment of capabilities and readiness to host a BIE-recognized international horticultural exposition.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Gardens for the King
features two key exposition zones —
International Gardens presented by 30 participating nations cover 21,000 square meters and 27,475 square meters of Corporate Gardens by 22 entities.
International Garden
The International Gardens zone will feature national blossoms, blooms, horticulture, as well as the culture, art and architecture of the 32 participating nations from around the world. Each garden will reflect historic, diplomatic, cultural and trade ties between nations, people or, where possible, royal families of the two countries.
Corporate Gardens
All 27,475 square meters of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Corporate Garden exposition zone have already been reserved by 22 entities eager to impress visitors with their magnificent garden designs.
Each of the Corporate Gardens presented by state enterprises and domestic and international major corporations will showcase the impressive floral and horticultural diversity for which Thailand is well known. They will also utilize creative garden design to visually illustrate the concepts, theories and philosophies of His Majesty the King, as well as best practices reflected in the Royal Projects initiated by His Majesty the King and which reflect His Majesty’s tremendous insight and ingenuity. |
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Hor Kham Royal Pavilion
A majestic Royal Pavilion constructed in the exquisite Lanna architectural style. The Royal Pavilion is located right in the heart of the event site. Inside, visitors will be held in awe by the countless ways in which the lives of the people have been positively affected by His Majesty the King’s works and dedication. |
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Thai Tropical Garden
A colossal 100,000-sq-meter classroom that showcases the vast diversity in the way of life of tropical lands. Visitors will be able to witness first-hand an extensive variety of tropical horticulture encompassing fruits, plants, flowers and herbs.
Apart from examples of floral, decorative and rare plants, plants of different species showcased by participants will also be on display. |
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Competition of rare or lesser known plants
Sixteen provinces have applied to send in 80 rare or less well-known plants to the competition. These will come from Chanthaburi, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Nayok, Phayao, Phang-nga, Pichit, Phuket, Ranong, Lop Buri, Songkhla, Satun, Sa Kaeo, Surat Thani, Uttaradit, Uthai Thani and Sakhon Nakhon. |
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Competition and exhibition of indoor plants
Alternating exhibitions will be held throughout the 12 weeks covering international flower shows, vegetables, mushrooms, lilies and water plants, banana and other tropical fruits, rare and precious plants, bonsai, fern, succulents, palm, ornamental plants, tropical foliage plants, aromatic plants, herbs, flower arrangements and potted plants.
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Expo Plaza
The center point of the exposition activities, amenities and services
Visitors will also be presented with ample opportunities to purchase products from the Royal Projects as well as excellent local handicrafts noted for their uniqueness and exceptional quality and for which there is considerable demand, worldwide. |
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Cultural shows and activities:
45 cultural shows from 26 provinces are confirmed. These include a cultural performance from Kanchanaburi, folk shows from Chiang Mai, cultural shows from Nong Khai, traditional dances from Phuket and Phayao, folk martial arts display from Krabi, stick fighting from Sa Kaeo, Loy Krathong cultural show from Sukhothai, long drum performance from Ang Thong, and dances from Trat. |
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International cultural displays:
To date, seven countries have confirmed participation and will be sending cultural troupes. These are Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Mauritania, Nepal and Spain. |
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
To promote knowledge exchange and technology transfer, a total of three international conference and workshops will be held in association with Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006. Topics are International Workshop on Tropical and Sub-tropical Fruits (27-30 November 2006), International Workshop on Ornamental Plants (8-11 January 2007), International Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (15-18 January 2007)
ORCHID PAVILION
Orchids of The World
A magnificent showcase of 50,000 orchid plants representing nearly 10,000 orchid species
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This spectacular and unprecedented display of orchids from around the world will showcase Thailand's potential as a global orchid centre. Over 50,000 orchid plants representing nearly 10,000 different native species, hybrid varieties, new as well as rare orchids will be on display.
This will be also be the largest and, at 92 days, the longest-running orchid exhibition and competition ever held in Thailand.
The Orchids of the World expo at the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 International Horticultural Exposition is designed to demonstrate Thailand’s potential for being the orchid capital of the world, to promote the growth and development of the orchid industry; promote greater awareness of technological advances in orchid cultivation and production; and highlight Thailand’s success in Research and Development initiatives related to orchid cultivation and production.
The Orchid Pavilion is being built on an area of 6,400 square metres to house a special exhibition of orchids, presented under the ‘Orchids of the World’ theme.
The Orchid Pavilion at the International Horticultural Exposition sets out to be a comprehensive world-class knowledge center for Orchid Cultivation.
Orchid Park
The Orchid Park is the largest of its kind ever created in Thailand. It has been specially designed to showcase a wide variety of exquisite orchids in surroundings that emulate closely their natural habitats.
The exhibition is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Department of Agriculture and Horticultural Science Society of Thailand, along with the Ornamental Plants Association of Thailand, numerous orchid clubs and associations, educational institutions and other related government organizations. It is supported by the International Society for Horticultural Science and the World Flower Council.
Competitions
With the orchid exhibition lasting a full 92 days, the organizers have planned weekly orchid competitions. These include natural orchid gardens; landscaped orchid gardens featuring the innovative or imaginative use of orchids; potted orchids; and cut flowers. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, entries will be judged in accordance with internationally-recognized standards. This is the first time that international standards will be applied to judging orchids in Thailand.
One of the competitions will be live orchid arrangement in which entrants must use their creativity to design an arrangement of living orchid plants, either incorporated into a small natural garden setting or combined with other decorative objects in a free style arrangement. In other competitions, prizes will be awarded for the best potted orchids and the best cut flower arrangement using orchids.
PROGRAMME AND ACTIVITIES
1 – 12 November 2006
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Royal Flora Ratchaphreuk 2006 Opening Ceremony |
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International Flower Expo |
5 November 2006
‘Loi Krathong – Festival of Light’
10 – 16 November 2006
Flower Universe
17 – 27 November 2006
Aquatic Plants and Lotus
1 – 11 December 2006
Rare Species and Novelties
5 December 2006
King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday
29 December 2006 – 7 January 2007
Fruits and Vegetables
31 December 2006 – 1 January 2007
New Year Countdown
20 – 31 January 2007
International Green Pot Plants
31 January 2007
Closing Ceremony
A one-of-a-kind event, a total of 2,500,000 plants, including over 2,200 species of tropical plants and flowers will be on display.
Destined to be a wondrous spectacle, during the 92 days of the expo, Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 is expected to draw an audience of over 2 million visitors from around the world.
Ticket Pricing Table
| Ticket Type |
Price |
Conditions
for Use |
Special offer
(50% savings) |
Price at site |
Purchase in advance at
ticket agents
from now -
Jan 31, 07 |
Purchase at ticket counter at Entrance to the site only |
Single
Entry Ticket |
Adult |
100 |
200 |
Entry date has to be printed. |
Child/Students/
Disabled/ Elderly over
60 years |
50 |
100 |
Multiple
Entry Ticket |
Adult |
400 |
800 |
The ticket is for unlimited visits for one person with the visitor's name printed on the ticket and verified by ID card on each visit. |
Child/Students/
Disabled/ Elderly over
60 years |
200 |
400 |
Group
Visit 15-50 persons |
Adult |
70 |
150 |
1) A group ticket will be issued as one ticket .
2) Child and adult can be counted together.
3) Entry date has to be printed. |
Child/Students/
Disabled/ Elderly over
60 years |
30 |
50 |
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Remarks
- Child = height between 100-140 cms. There is no admission fee for children under 100 cms height.
- Elderly persons are those over 60 years as verified by ID card or other official document
- Students are limited to undergraduates and lower only.
- The Project Management Office reserves the right to verify documents in accordance with the conditions of ticket type.
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TICKETING OFFICES
Tickets for Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 – International Horticultural Exposition for His Majesty the King are now on sale nationwide.
Tickets for Single Visits, Multiple Visits and Group Visits are available from the following outlets.
Siam Paragon, Bangkok
Ratchaphruek Counter, 2nd Floor
Central Department Store
Customer Service Counters at all 14 branches of Central Department Store
Chidlom, Silom Complex, Silom, Lardprao, Pinklao, Bangna, Rama II, Rama III, Future Park Rangsit, Ramindra and Wangburapha in Bangkok and at Kad Suan Kaew in Chiangmai, Central Phuket and Had-Yai-Songkla
Store Locations
www.central.co.th/web/html/eng/locator.html
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Krung Thai Bank
Tickets for Single Visit are on sale at all branches of Krung Thai Bank in Bangkok and provincial capitals, including Pattaya, Hua Hin and Hat Yai.
Customer Service Centre Hotline: 1551
Tickets for Multiple Visits / Tickets for Group Visits
are on sale at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Thai Representatives Office on the 1st floor (Monday-Friday 08.30 – 17.00 hrs) and all branches of Direct2U outlets nationwide.
Direct2U Call Centre
Tel: (0) 2509 0022
- Direct2U outlets in Bangkok
Silom Complex, Central Rama II, Central Rama III, Central Department Store Lardprao, Central Pinklao, Central Rattanatibet, The Mall Bangkapi, The Mall Ramkhamhaeng, The Mall Ngamwongwan, The Mall Bangkae, Rama 9 Road, Seacon Square, Fashion Island, Future Park Rangsit, Robinson Department Store – Ratchada
Opening hours: 10.00 – 20.00
- Direct2U Provincial Outlets
Central Plaza Airport (Chiang Mai), Hua Hin, Phuket, Samui, Ratchburi, North Pattaya, Chon Buri, Robinson Department Store – Hat Yai, Robinson Department Store – Chanthaburi
Opening hours: 10.00 – 20.00
- TV Direct Showcase
Ramindra branch, Bangkok
Fairy Plaza, Khon Kaen
Opening hours: 10.00 – 20.00
- TV Direct Service Point
The Mall, Nakhon Ratchasima
Robinson Department Store, Udon Thani
Opening hours: 10.00 – 20.00
- Welness, Seacon Square
Opening hours: 10.00 – 20.00
TRAVEL PACKAGES: Special offers for travel by air, by rail and by coach
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Contact information for General Enquiries
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Call Centre:
Tel: +66 (0) 2686 7272
Project Management Office
Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006
16th Floor Tower 1 Unit 1602,
Empire Tower, 195 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel: +66 2686 7299
Fax: +66 2659 5920
Web site : www.royalfloraexpo.com
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