Trat GI Durian Festival Launched with Free Tasting

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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Trat province officially launched its 'Durian by the Sea & Khao Banthat Durian' festival, featuring over 15 varieties, including GI-certified Khao Banthat durian, with a goal to boost local economy and promote agricultural products.

•The 'Durian by the Sea & Khao Banthat Durian' festival has commenced in Trat, promoting a GI-certified local durian.
•The opening event featured the distribution of over one ton of durian from 15 different varieties for free tasting.
•The festival aims to enhance the recognition of Trat's durian products and stimulate the local economy, with participation from farmers and provincial authorities.

Overview

•The 'Durian by the Sea & Khao Banthat Durian' festival was opened at Lung Id's Durian Garden by the Sea.
•The event commenced at 5:00 PM on April 12th, with Governor of Trat, Mr. Phiriya Chandradilok, presiding over the opening.
•Over one ton of durian from 15 varieties were distributed for free tasting during the opening.
•Governor of Trat stated the festival is a collaboration to build reputation and strengthen the local economy by promoting Khao Banthat durian as a GI product.
•Foreign tourists and visitors sampled durians, with international visitors describing the taste as 'very delicious'.
•The festival aims to promote the unique taste of Khao Banthat durian and stimulate the rural economy of Trat province.
•Visitors are encouraged to explore durian gardens along the road in Tambon Ao Yai and Tambon Huang Nam Khao, which have become known as 'Durian Roads'.
•Tourists are invited to sample fresh durians and mangosteens from local gardens during the fruit season while enjoying Trat's scenery.

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Key Quotes

Foreign Tourist

"Very delicious"

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Key Entities

Law

GI Durian of Trat(ทุเรียน GI ตราด)

Geographical Indication (GI) certified durian product from Trat province, known for its delicious taste and quality.

Place

Lung Id's Durian Garden by the Sea(สวนทุเรียนลุงอิ๊ดริมเล)

The venue where the Durian by the Sea & Khao Banthat Durian Festival was launched.

Trat Province(จ.ตราด)ℹ️

The province in Thailand hosting the durian festival and known for its GI-certified durians.

Tambon Ao Yai(ต.อ่าวใหญ่)

A sub-district in Trat province where Lung Id's Durian Garden is located and known for its durian farms.

Tambon Huang Nam Khao(ต.ห้วงน้ำขาว)

A sub-district in Trat province where durian farms are located, contributing to the 'Durian Road' route.

Person

Mr. Phiriya Chandradilok(นายพิริยะ ฉันทดิลก)

Governor of Trat province who presided over the opening of the durian festival.

Mr. Thararit Phaphong(นายธาฤทธิ์ พาพงษ์)

A tourist from Bangkok who attended the durian festival and praised the variety and taste of the durians.