ANN/THE NATION – Residents and visitors eagerly queued up to receive 10 tonnes of durians, which were distributed free of charge to mark the inauguration of Nonthaburi province’s inaugural wholesale and retail durian distribution centre.
This centre will serve as a year-round venue for durian sales. At Ruam Jai Fresh Market in Muang Thong Thani district, crowds gathered on Saturday to partake in the complimentary durian giveaway. In total, 10,000 kilogrammes (kg) of durians, valued at around THB2 million, were distributed at no cost.
The visitors also participated in a durian-eating competition. The fastest eater was rewarded with a free crate of durians. The winner reportedly ate up to 1.3kg of durian.
Chief executive officer of Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok Paul Kanjanapas said that Muang Thong Thani currently had many facilities such as shopping malls, community malls, educational institutions, and universities, catering well to every lifestyle of Thai consumers but the future goal is to transform itself into one of the ultimate tourist destinations by introducing new projects that focus on food, which is a national identity that has gained fame for Thailand.
