Uttaradit Deputy Governor Harvests First Longong Fruit, Targets 700M Baht Harvest
Uttaradit province kicked off its 2026 longong and langsat harvest season, targeting over 700 million baht in revenue from more than 30,000 tons of fruit grown across the region's 40,000 rai of orchards. The 40th annual festival celebrating
At Rangsrit Garden in Phayalhuang subdistrict, Lap district, Uttaradit province—one of the region's premium longong and langsat orchards earmarked for export—ripe golden longong currently blankets the hillsides. Deputy Governor Sompong Manasuknananda, joined by Walpha Pantah, Uttaradit's agriculture officer, government agencies, and the provincial tourism board, announced the 40th Langsat Longong Sweet Festival, scheduled for September 18–27, 2026, at Phraya Phichaidab Sports Field in front of Uttaradit's provincial hall.
The provincial agriculture office has promoted quality longong production among growers, emphasizing proper pruning, selection, and taste for export to China, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The deputy governor ceremonially picked and tasted mature longong bunches directly from the trees, formally opening the 2026 langsat and longong season in Lap district. Uttaradit's langsat and longong are recognized for their distinctive aroma and sweet flavor.
According to Uttaradit's agriculture office, the province cultivates more langsat and longong than anywhere else in Thailand—over 40,000 rai—with Lap district accounting for 75 percent of plantings and the remainder scattered across other districts. The 2026 harvest is expected to exceed last year's yield due to improved care and favorable weather, with total production forecast at over 30,000 tons and revenue exceeding 700 million baht.
To promote and open the langsat and longong market, the province will host the 40th Langsat Longong Sweet Festival from September 18–27, 2026, at Phraya Phichaidab Sports Field. The event will feature fresh longong and langsat for sale directly from growers, langsat cooking competitions, and over 100 vendors selling OTOP products, agricultural goods, and Uttaradit fruits. During September and October, when output peaks, visitors can experience the daily life of Lap longong growers and explore the province's conservation and agritourism offerings.
