Eastern Thailand enters peak durian harvest season

Durians are seen at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Workers weigh durians at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Durians are seen in a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Durians are seen at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A worker sorts out durians at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Workers sort out durians at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A worker checks durian at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A worker carries durians at a durian processing and distribution center in Chanthaburi, Thailand on May 13, 2026. Located in eastern Thailand, more than 200 kilometers from Bangkok, Chanthaburi Province is one of Thailand's major durian-producing regions. Every year in April and May, eastern Thailand enters its peak durian harvest season. Durians from various farms would be collected, sorted, graded, and packed for export. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)