Inspection of Chanthaburi Durian Farm Uncovers 1.5 Tons of Substandard Fruit Destined for Export; Officials Order Disposal and Red Marking
Inspectors in Chanthaburi found 1.5 tons of substandard durian hidden in a 7-ton export shipment, ordering the underripe fruit marked in red to prevent resale. The facility received a warning, with threats of license suspension for repeat v
On May 4, the Chanthaburi Security Operations Command announced enforcement results against substandard durian exports following random inspections of packing facilities in three locations across the province. Inspectors discovered a clear violation at a facility in Salaeng subdistrict, where 350 boxes of Monthong durian weighing approximately 7 tons were prepared for shipment abroad. Random quality testing revealed the fruit's dry matter content fell below the legally mandated 32% standard, prompting officials to order immediate unpacking and sorting. The detailed inspection identified 529 individual underripe fruits weighing about 1.5 tons mixed throughout the shipment. Officers required the operator to mark each defective fruit with large red spray symbols to prevent resale, repackaging, or smuggling back into circulation—practices that damage Thailand's fruit reputation and destabilize market prices. The facility received a formal warning as a first offense, with documentation recorded. A second violation would result in immediate license suspension for 30-90 days, with potential permanent revocation.
