Worms put Chumphon durians at risk of export ban


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Durians grown in Chumphon in Thailand’s South, are at risk of being banned for export to China as they are sometimes infested with worms, the Thai Fresh Fruit Traders & Export Association said on Monday (Aug 21).

Association president Sanchai Puranachaisiri said the situation is worrisome as China has imposed measures to return durians with worms to Thailand.

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