Nanning, May 5 (ZXS) -- Wanda Ratanapani, commercial consul of the Commercial Office of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Nanning, said in an interview with the media on the 13th that thanks to the effective implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and efficient and convenient customs clearance and transportation channels, more and more Thai high-quality fruits have entered the Chinese market, and Thai durian exports to China are expected to show explosive growth in the future.
The "Thailand Love You - Thailand Fruit Festival 2023" event jointly organized by the Commercial Office of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Nanning, the Agriculture Department of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Guangzhou and related enterprises kicked off in Nanning, Guangxi. The organizers carefully introduced dozens of high-quality fruits of Thai origin, such as durian, mangosteen, longan, rambutan, lotus fog, jackfruit, coconut green, and dragon palace fruit, to attract the public to buy.
On May 5, Zhou Weihong (left), Agricultural Consul of the Agriculture Department of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Guangzhou, introduced different varieties of Thai durian to the public at the "Thai Love You - Thailand Fruit Festival 13" event held in Nanning, Guangxi. Photo by China News Agency reporter Huang Yanmei
Nowadays, it is the season of picking and selling durians in Thailand. Thailand is the country that exports the most fresh durian in the world. According to data from Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, in 2022, China was Thailand's largest export market for durian, accounting for 96% of total exports.
At the scene of this event, durian seized the "C position". Durian tasting activities are very popular, and different varieties of durian, such as Golden Pillow, Qingni, Ganyao, Tomani, HVACZAN, and Jialun, make durian lovers pick.
The event was held both offline and online, and the event also launched Thai costume displays, Thai style song and dance performances and other programs. "I love Thailand very much, and today I 'swim' through the tip of my tongue, which makes me feel the authentic Thai flavor and the rich exotic style." Nanning citizen Chen Xi said.
According to Zhou Weihong, agricultural consul of the Agriculture Department of the Royal Thai Consulate General in Guangzhou, Thailand is known as the fruit kingdom, most of the Thai fruits are exported, and Thailand can currently export as many as 22 varieties of fruits to China. Thailand attaches great importance to the quality of fruits, including every link of safe production, and strictly follows the relevant standards. Thailand is applying for more fruit varieties to export to China.
On May 5, at the "Thai Love You - 13 Thailand Fruit Festival" event held in Nanning, Guangxi, the live broadcaster introduced Thai durian to netizens. Photo by China News Agency reporter Huang Yanmei
In recent years, China has strong demand for imports of consumer goods, especially agricultural products, from ASEAN countries, and China is an important fruit export market for Thailand. As one of the main channels for the import and export of China-ASEAN fruits, Guangxi Friendship Pass has become the largest durian import port in China.
Wanda Ratanapani said that in recent years, the Thai Ministry of Commerce has held Thai fruit promotion and other activities in Guangxi every year, aiming to provide more opportunities for local people to understand Thailand, further promote economic cooperation and trade between Thailand and Guangxi, and expand the export of high-quality Thai fruits. (End)