Bangkok Post – Premier trumpets B300m durian order

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday took to social media to announce the country had received a 300-million-baht (US$8.1 million) order for frozen durians following his visit to Chanthaburi.

Communicating via social media platform X, Mr Srettha said he had great news to share following his weekend visit which underscored the popularity of Thai durians.

“Everybody likes Thai durians. Right after [my] visit came an order,” he posted.

“I’ve been contacted by businessmen with an interest in making an order worth […] 300 million baht per year. I’ve passed the matter on to the Commerce Ministry to handle the export quota.

“I’m happy for the farmers,” Mr Srettha wrote.

On Saturday, the prime minister…