"Pimrypie" Explains Durian Sales Drama, Admits Over 10 Million Baht Loss

Thairath•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Online celebrity Pimrypie addressed controversy surrounding her durian sales, admitting to significant financial losses and challenges due to market price disruptions.

•Online celebrity Pimrypie held a live stream to explain her durian sales initiative.
•She acknowledged facing issues such as some orchards refusing to sell to her and admitting to a loss exceeding 10 million baht.
•The initiative aimed to make Thai durians accessible and ensure fair prices for farmers.

Overview

•On April 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM, Pimrypie announced a plan to sell 1 million durians for 100 baht each.
•The announcement was made following images of Pimrypie partnering with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Supachai Suthampharn.
•Pimrypie stated, 'Thank you everyone for your interest in Thai durians. This year, durians increased by 30%, but spending is low. I want people to see the value of our golden fruit.'
•Pimrypie explained that the large supply and low demand led to current market conditions.
•Pimrypie admitted to a financial loss of over 10 million baht from the durian sales.
•Pimrypie emphasized her goal: 'But may every baht and satang reach Thai farmers, ensuring growers are not underpaid. This is the ultimate goal.'
•Pimrypie faced difficulties in purchasing durians as some believed her actions would devalue the fruit, leading to price increases from some sellers.
•Pimrypie also offered specific durian products for sale during the live stream, including jumbo Golden Pillow durians and Musang King durians.

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Key Quotes

พิมรี่พาย

"Thai durians for Thai people."

ทุเรียนไทย เพื่อคนไทย

พิมรี่พาย

"Thank you everyone for your interest in Thai durians. This year, durians increased by 30%, but spending is low. I want people to see the value of our golden fruit."

ขอบพระคุณทุกท่านที่สนใจทุเรียนไทย ปีนี้ทุเรียนมีเยอะขึ้น 30% แต่การจับจ่ายใช้สอยน้อย ตนอยากให้คนเห็นค่าผลไม้ทองคำของบ้านเรา

พิมรี่พาย

"I admit to losing over 10 million baht."

ยอมรับว่าขาดทุนไปกว่า 10 ล้านบาท

พิมรี่พาย

"But may every baht and satang reach Thai farmers, ensuring growers are not underpaid. This is the ultimate goal."

แต่ขอให้เงินทุกบาททุกสตางค์กระจายไปถึงเกษตรกรไทย ไม่ให้คนปลูกถูกกดราคา นี่คือเป้าหมายสูงสุด

Key Entities

Person

Pimrypie(พิมรี่พาย)

Online celebrity and seller who initiated a durian sales event that faced controversy and resulted in significant financial loss.

Supachai Suthampharn(นางศุภจี สุธรรมพันธุ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce who was seen in images with Pimrypie concerning the durian sales initiative.

Place

Chanthaburi Province(จ.จันทบุรี)ℹ️

The province where Pimrypie purchased durians in bulk from entire orchards.