The search for the perfect durian

The search for the perfect durian

While driving along Highway 4 from Phetchaburi to Prachuap Khiri Khan, you will notice vendors sitting under big umbrellas in roadside stalls selling their farm products such as pineapples and rose apples. During this time of the year, you also will see another popular fruit of the province — the Pa La-u durian.

The durian variety is the geographical indication (GI) of Prachuap Khiri Khan. It originated from the monthong variety but has unique characteristics of trees grown in tambon Huai Sat Yai in Hua Hin district.

Thanks to the geography and…