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Thai Tropical Fruit Campaign Launches at Ratchaburi Market

Thailand's tropical fruit campaign launches at Si Muang Market in Ratchaburi, connecting farmers' produce with consumers nationwide during peak harvest season to stabilize prices and boost farmer income.

Thai Tropical Fruit Campaign Launches at Ratchaburi Market
23 Jul Khaosod

The "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits 2026" initiative continues to promote Thai fruit consumption by selecting Si Muang Market in Ratchaburi province as a key hub linking quality produce from orchards to consumers. Working under the Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce, the campaign aims to distribute Thai fruits during peak harvest season and create market opportunities for farmers nationwide.

Si Muang Market is recognized as one of Thailand's major agricultural and fruit trading centers, with the capacity to gather and distribute produce from farming regions across all provinces to retailers, businesses, and consumers. The market plays a vital role in driving the country's agricultural trade system and serves as a crucial connection point enabling rapid and efficient distribution of produce that meets consumer demand.

During peak fruit season, expanding sales channels and boosting consumption are essential mechanisms for stabilizing prices and ensuring steady income for farmers. The "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits 2026" campaign is designed to connect orchard produce with high-potential markets while offering consumers quality fruit at fair prices.

Shoppers will find a wide variety of Thai fruits including durian, rambutan, mangosteen, longkong, and seasonal fruits from production areas nationwide. The event features promotional activities to encourage consumption and enhance consumer value within Si Muang Market's bustling trading atmosphere. The market has earned the trust of both traders and consumers for its product quality, diversity, and management standards.

Hosting this campaign at Si Muang Market highlights the potential of modern wholesale markets that function beyond simple buying and selling—serving as a crucial mechanism linking producers, traders, and consumers while enabling efficient distribution of Thai agricultural products to end markets. This supports grassroots economic growth and strengthens the country's agricultural sector.

The Department of Internal Trade continues to expand the "Thailand: The Land of Tropical Fruits 2026" campaign across important markets in different regions to build awareness and encourage seasonal fruit consumption. The initiative aims to connect market networks nationwide as a key channel for distributing farmer produce to consumers everywhere, embodying the concept "From Quality Orchards to Thai Consumers Nationwide" and creating mutual benefits for farmers, businesses, and consumers.

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