The Gardens for the King exhibition area consists of 30 International Gardens and 80 Corporate Gardens sponsored by state agencies and private Thai organizations.

“PAT is very honored to participate in Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006, one of the grand celebrations which will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand from November 1, 2006 to January 31, 2007, to mark the auspicious occasion of the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne in 2006 and His Majesty's Eightieth Birthday in 2007.

“This event presents the perfect opportunity for PAT to be involved in the celebration of the exceptional lifetime achievements of His Majesty,” noted PAT acting Director-General, Mr. Yongyos Palanitisena.

PAT is contributing 15 million baht for its participation in the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Gardens for the King exhibition. PAT’s Corporate Garden will showcase the impressive floral and horticultural diversity for which Thailand is well known. It will also vividly 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.

More than two million visitors are expected to attend the expo. Once it ends, the Gardens for the King, including the PAT Corporate Garden, will be turned into a public park, offering local residents and visitors from around the world a peaceful green area in which to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

PAT has also established a Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Organizing Committee to ensure the timely implementation of the project and its overall success. The following critical steps and action timetable have been set.

• End December 2005:
  Invitations will be extended to interested parties to submit design concept, draft plans and proposals
  
  
• Mid-January 2006:
  A PAT Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Selection and Procurement Sub-Committee has been established to oversee the selection process. A review of all project proposals and submissions will be conducted by the Sub-Committee, out of a total of three winning proposals will be selected from this.
  
  
• End January 2006:
  Selection of the final candidate. The companies selected in the previous qualifying round will be invited to present detailed plans to the Organizing Committee.
  
  
• February 2006:
  The Organizing Committee decision on the final candidate will be announced.
  
  
• June 2006:
  Work commences on-site