On behalf of the National Organizing Committee, Department of Agriculture (DOA), Horticultural Science Society of Thailand (HSST), The Royal Project Foundation (RPF), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Kasetsart University, Maejo University, Mahidol University, Chiang Mai University, Naresuan University, Thailand Research Fund (TRF), National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) and International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), I wish to extend our invitation to all ISHS members, and other colleagues to participate in the 9th International Symposium on Temperate Zone Fruits in the Tropics and Subtropics to be held at the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand during 26 – 28 March 2013. This second Announcement will provide you with an online of information, scientific program of the Symposium. The success of our Symposium depends upon your participation. I hope you will make a special effort to attend. Look forward to seeing you at the International Symposium.