On 27 July 2005, Dr.Surakiart Sathirathai , Deputy Prime Minister chaired the briefing session for the diplomatic corps based in Thailand concerning the International Horticulture Exposition or Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 at Naradhip room, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mr. Preecha Laohapongchana, Deputy Foreign Minister; Mr.Nevin Chidchop, Deputy Agriculture Minister; and Mr.Preecha Sanavarananont, President of Reed Tradex Company, a chief of management and public relations commission on International Horticulture Exposition or Ratchapruek 49, also attended the briefing.