Alibaba, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, is currently exploring opportunities in this area. Ma Yun, CEO and founder of Alibaba, visited Thailand in April and met with the deputy prime minister of Thailand. The two agreed to cooperate in the online sales of Thai products, including durian. The growing demand for durian obviously affects Thai farmers. More and more farmers cut their rubber trees and plant durian instead.
Source: China Daily Online
