Durian, often referred to as the “king of fruits”, may not be to everybody’s liking, but its sweet, buttery flesh has plenty of devotees. The best time to enjoy this fruit is between May and June when most of the harvesting is done ahead of the rainy season.

Citizens and tourists lined up to receive 10 tonnes of durians that were given away free to celebrate the opening of the first wholesale and retail durian distribution centre in Nonthaburi province where the fruit will be sold throughout the year.