Thailand applies with Phuket for the next Specialised EXPO for the year 2028.
The application was officially submitted to the Bureau International des Expositions (B.I.E.) in Paris on Jan. 11, 2022.
Motto of the EXPO 2028 application for Phuket / Thailand
The Motto of the Thai application is:
"Future of Life: Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity."
Dates and Possible Time of EXPO 2028 in Thailand
If the 2028 EXPO bid is successful, it would be held from March 20 to June 17, 2028.
Thailand is new bidder for EXPO 2028, following Minnesota's bid in the U.S.
Thailand is with Phuket the second applicant for the next Specialised EXPO.
The U.S. became the first applicant to enter the race on July 29, 2021, opening the six-month application period.
Once a candidate submits an official application, other candidates have six months to submit their candidacy.
The current application period ends on 28.1.2022 at 17h CET.
Malaga a possible candidate for EXPO 2027/28
Another possible candidate for EXPO 2027/28 could be Malaga. At the last General Assembly (December 2021) of the Bureau International des Expositions (B.I.E.), it was announced by the Spanish delegate that the Spanish government intends to submit a bid.
An official application has not yet been received.
All candidates and applications for EXPO 2027/2028
Candidate overview for the next Specialised EXPO in 2027 or 2028:
Candidate Phuket for EXPO 2027/2028 at a glance:
Applicant / Candidate 02
Name
Phuket / Thailand
Continent
Asia
Motto
"Future of Life: Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity."
Possible data
- 20.03.2028 until 17.06.2028
Official website & social media
More information & links
Expo 2028 Phuket is second applicant for the next Specialized EXPO 2027 or 2028.
Expo 2028 Phuket would be the first ever EXPO in Thailand.
So far there are two EXPO 2027/28 bids for the next Specialised EXPO.
The U.S. is bidding with Minnesota for 2027.
EXPO 2027 Minnesota would be the first EXPO in the U.S. since 1984 in New Orleans.
At that time, EXPOs were still called "World's Fair", especially in the USA.
Under the name "World's Fair" they are still better known in the USA than under the name "EXPO".
Another candidate is Thailand's Phuket bid for 2028.
Spain has expressed further interest in the city of Malaga.
There is no official bid yet.
The current application period ends on 28.1.2022 at 17h CET.
It will then be clear which candidates have a chance of hosting the next Specialised EXPO will have in 2027 or 2028.
As the first candidate Minnesota from the USA submitted its application in July 2021.
The second candidate is Phuket in Thailand. The official application was submitted to the Bureau International des Expositions (B.I.E.) in Paris on Jan. 11, 2022.
Overview EXPO 2027/28 applications
Applicant / Candidate 01
Name
Minnesota / USA
Continent
North America
Logo
Motto
"Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Wellness and Well-Being for All."
Possible data
- 15.5.2027 until 15.8.2027
Official website & social media
More information & links
Other applicants and candidates for EXPO 2027 or 2028 besides EXPO 2027 Minnesota.
Applicant / Candidate 02
Name
Phuket / Thailand
More information & links
Mögicher candidate / candidate 03
Name
Malaga / Spain
More information & links
More information about the application procedure is available on the website of the Bureau International des Expositions (B.I.E.).