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The Bangkok Post
The Bangkok Post
Fresh durian rail cargo on way to China 2nd attempt after earlier virus scare A large batch of durians worth 75 million baht is on its way by train to China via Laos, according to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). It is the second shipment to be sent after the first failed to pass Covid-safety inspections on April 14 and had to be sent back, prompting the Commerce Ministry to call for more thorough oversight on exporting produce to ensure it is free of risk and all safety standards are met. A total of 425 tonnes of durians harvested in Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat were loaded onto a train a…