A run on the strong-smelling durian fruit from Southeast Asia is bringing new prosperity to the Thai province of Chanthaburi. But Chinese buyers are trying to squeeze the local farmers.

Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, director-general of TPSO, attributed this success to rising demand in global markets, and increasing popularity because of Thai fruit's high quality, variety and unique ...

Thailand is the number one fruit exporter to China, she said, with Thai durian having the largest market share in China at 57%. According to Ms Narumon, Thailand exports at least 130-140 billion ...