This durian farm was celebrating its first harvest of the season today (May 31) with pieces of the fruit selling for up to 25,000GBP.<br /><br />The small one-acre plantation in Nonthaburi, some 40km north of Bangkok, produces a few hundred of the rare 'kanyao' variety of durian every year. <br /><br />The highly sought-after type - which is specific to that region - is considered to be the best in the world thanks to its sweet taste and creamy texture.<br /><br />Kanyao durian was virtually wiped out following a mass flood several years ago and the farm is one of the only places to have cultivated the fruit since then.<br /><br />Whole durians usually sell in Thailand for around 500 baht (12.50GBP) - or even more expensive in the west - depending on their weight, but at the prices in this farm start at 20,000 Baht (500GBP) for one fruit.<br /><br />Incredibly, one of the most prized durians - seen in the video protected by chicken wire - are expected to sell for around 1,000,000 baht (25,000GBP).<br /><br />Owner Maliwan Han Chai Thai, who runs the Pa Toi Lung Mu farm, said: ''This durian is very good because of its shape, colour and hardness. There has already been a lot of interest in it and we are leaving it on the tree until it is perfectly ripe.<br /><br />''We think the price for this durian will be a million baht or more. Last year one sold for 800,000 but this one is even better.<br /><br />‘''Kanyao durian is the best type available. Every one of the durians here will sell for at least 20,000 baht but the price is higher if they are better quality.''<br /><br />Footage shows how the area’s governor arrived at the farm to cut down one of the prized fruits. <br /><br />Nine of the best pieces were chosen to be sent to an auction on Saturday (June 1) with part of the proceeds going to charity. <br /><br />Durian fruit is one of the most popular and expensive delicacies in Asia.
