Minister defends B200m promotion budget for plant expo

Bangkok Post - Oct 27, 2026

Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Watcharaphon Khaokham has defended a request for more than 200 million baht in additional publicity funding for the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, citing economic and social benefits.

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