THAILAND BIG DRAW AT EXPO 2000

The Thai Pavilion at EXPO 2000 in Hannover Germany is one of the most popular country Pavilions with 527,000 visitors passing through the Thai Pavilion gates during June, the first month of the five month EXPO period, an average of 17,566 people per day.


Over 100 countries are participating in EXPO 2000 with most Pavilions reporting an average daily count of between 6,000 – 15,000. While an average of 150,000 people visit EXPO each day.


“We are very pleased that our German and European friends are visiting our Pavilion at EXPO,” said Mrs. Juthamas Siriwan, Deputy Governor for Administration of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. As a token of our appreciation, we are going to expand our cultural and arts program at EXPO beginning in August, so that our friends can experience more of what our Kingdom has to offer.”


Beginning after August 12, which is Thai National Day at EXPO 2000, classical Thai dance, puppet shows, Thai massage and Thai food demonstrations will take place. The Pavilion has already begun serving Thai food which is a culinary favorite in Germany.


The Thai Pavilion theme “From Biodiversity Comes Food For The World”, displays the convergence of ancient Thai society with new technological advancements. The Pavilion features exhibits on Buddhism, the backbone of Thai social and cultural development, as well as on its strength as an agricultural leader in Asia. A special exhibit, focusing on the Doi Tung Development Project, the life’s work of Her Royal Highness the Princess Mother, the late mother of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is also featured. Recognized by UNESCO as a major personality of the 20th century, the Thai people, this year, are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Princess Mother’s birth.


The Thai Pavilion is near the West Gate of EXPO 2000 next to the Japanese and Singaporean pavilions.