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3 GREAT GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS OF BAN THALE HOI, AMPHOE PLAI PHRAYA, KRABI

Ban Thale Hoi, Amphoe Plai Phraya, Krabi is a fertile area with a good climate and water source with important macronutrients As a result, the agricultural products are of good quality and have a distinctive appearance that’s different from other areas “Ban Thale Hoi durian”, Krabi's new geographical indicator (GI) product, has a unique identity that has sweet, oily, intense yellow flesh The texture’s dry, not wet, so it’s similar to durian mixed with cream or fresh milk As such, it has a demand in the market There are also Kanyao, Monthong, Chani, Puangmani, and other local durian species

Consequently, it’s popular with both domestic and foreign consumers As a result, production has been increased to meet the market demand

Another product that has created a reputation for Krabi province is “Phutawan Robusta coffee of Krabi” The Robusta coffee grown in the Ban Thale Hoi area with the concept and intention to drink coffee grown and processed by the locals has focused on quality The taste is also guaranteed by being in the 1st round of the 10 Best Thai Coffees in 2021, in all 3 processes (Natural, Wash, and Honey) Furthermore, it received a Bronze Award from the Finest Robusta Thailand 2023 with a cupping score of 8225 and represented Thailand on the world stage at the World of Coffee in Athens, Greece

An additional good quality GI coffee product of Ban Thale Hoi is “Rai Polai Robusta Coffee” This is cultivated with the love and great care of experienced people, and the climate’s surrounded by Limestone Mountains with lots of natural organic matter As a result, Rai Polai's coffee has quality and a strong flavor Come and dangle your legs, and sip on a coffee among the green hills on the tower in Rai Polai