Core tip: According to Thai media reports, the 2025 durian season is facing severe challenges in Thailand's eastern, southern, and other major production areas. Due to abnormal weather conditions causing unstable fruit quality, although the overall output has increased, the proportion of export-grade fresh durians has sharply decreased, accounting for only 50% to 70% of the total. This forces exporters to intensify their screening efforts to ensure the quality requirements of target markets.