Thailand is one of the main producers of tropical fruits in the world. Although
most of the tropical fruits produced in Thailand are domestically consumed, many have
also been exported. In particular, more than 30% of total production of durian, longan
and lychee have been exported. Thai fruits are popular among importing countries as
they are of high quality. The Thai Government has set up the national policy for R&D
focusing on improvement of quality, economic efficiency, marketing and trade.