Thai fruit festival slated for June 19-22

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) plans to host a Thai fruit festival this month featuring a durian buffet to promote domestic fruit consumption.

- PHUSADEE ARUNMAS

Wittayakorn Maneenetr, director-general of the DIT, said the festival is scheduled for June 19-22 at Siam Square.

The event is to showcase and sell fresh and processed fruits sourced directly from farmers and entrepreneurs.

The highlight of the festival is an all-you-can-eat durian buffet, which is expected to attract young consumers and foreign tourists.

The initiative aims to encourage domestic fruit consumption and support farmers by enhancing their income during the harvest season.

The department is collaborating with fresh markets, wholesalers and retail outlets including Gourmet Market, Siam Paragon, Big C and Central to organise promotional campaigns from June 4 to Aug 27, where a variety of seasonal fruits will be available for consumers.