‘Zero Covid’ ordered for Thai durian exports after China scare


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The government has tightened Covid-19 controls on durian exports after China temporarily blocked Thai shipments of the fruit earlier this month.

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Srion has ordered all cold-chain storage operators to ensure their durians are certified under the Zero Covid standard.

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