Fruits Festival 2026: Rare Durians at Central Westgate May 6-11

MGR Online•Economy•6d ago

Reader Briefing

A 'Fruits Festival 2026' is being held at Central Westgate to boost Thai fruit consumption and support farmers, showcasing rare durian varieties and other tropical fruits.

•The Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Internal Trade, is organizing the 'Fruits Festival 2026' at Central Westgate (May 6-11) and Central Pinklao (June 6-12).
•The festival aims to promote the consumption of Thai fruits, connect farmers directly with consumers, and enhance Thailand's image as a world-class tropical fruit producer.
•Highlights include rare durian varieties from Chanthaburi, mangosteen, mangoes, and other tropical fruits, with an expectation to sell over 150 tons.

Overview

•From May 6 to May 11, 2026, the 'Fruits Festival 2026' is taking place at Central Westgate.
•From June 6 to June 12, 2026, the 'Fruits Festival 2026' will be held at Central Pinklao.
•Vitthayakon Maneenate, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, invited the public to support Thai agricultural products.
•The Ministry of Commerce, Department of Internal Trade, in collaboration with CPN, organized the 'Fruits Festival 2026'.
•The festival's concept is 'Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits' to promote Thai fruit consumption.
•It is anticipated that over 150 tons of fruit will be sold during the event.
•The Department of Internal Trade is connecting farmers with retail partners to help distribute the large mango harvest.
•Vitthayakon Maneenate stated that 'Quality is the most important heart of Thai fruits' to emphasize its significance.

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Key Quotes

Vitthayakon Maneenate

"Therefore, I would like to invite the people of Nonthaburi and nearby areas to support Thai agricultural products, taste quality fruits, and encourage Thai entrepreneurs and farmers."

จึงอยากเชิญชวนพี่น้องประชาชนในจังหวัดนนทบุรีและพื้นที่ใกล้เคียง มาอุดหนุนสินค้าเกษตรไทย ชิมผลไม้คุณภาพ และให้กำลังใจผู้ประกอบการและเกษตรกรไทย

Vitthayakon Maneenate

"Quality is the most important heart of Thai fruits."

คุณภาพคือหัวใจสำคัญของผลไม้ไทย

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️

The government body organizing the 'Fruits Festival 2026' to promote Thai fruits.

Department of Internal Trade(กรมการค้าภายใน)

A department under the Ministry of Commerce that jointly organized the 'Fruits Festival 2026'.

Central Pattana Public Company Limited (CPN)(บริษัท เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา จำกัด (มหาชน) หรือ CPN)ℹ️

The company that partnered with the Department of Internal Trade for the 'Fruits Festival 2026'.

Place

Central Westgate(เซ็นทรัล เวสต์เกต)

A shopping mall hosting the 'Fruits Festival 2026' from May 6-11.

Chanthaburi Province(จังหวัดจันทบุรี)ℹ️

A key region supplying rare durian varieties for the 'Fruits Festival 2026'.

Nonthaburi Province(จังหวัดนนทบุรี)ℹ️

A province near Central Westgate, encouraged to attend the 'Fruits Festival 2026'.

Ban Hong District, Lamphun Province(อำเภอบ้านโฮ่ง จังหวัดลำพูน)

A location from which mangoes are being sold at a special price at the festival to help distribute produce.

Central Pinklao(เซ็นทรัล ปิ่นเกล้า)

A shopping mall that will host the 'Fruits Festival 2026' from June 6-12.

Person

Vitthayakon Maneenate(นายวิทยากร มณีเนตร)

Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, who spoke about the 'Fruits Festival 2026' and its objectives.

Supajee Suthamphan(ท่านศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, whose policy aims to link farmers directly to consumers.