Long-Lin Laplae Durian Season
Laplae's GI durian · Ripens May–Jul · Taste and buy at the orchard
Every year as the rains begin, Laplae becomes the durian capital of the lower north as Long Laplae and Lin Laplae ripen across the hills. If you love durian, you have to come at the right time. This article sums up when Laplae's durian season is, and the best places to eat and buy it.
When Is Laplae's Durian Season?
Laplae durian fruits once a year, ripening naturally around May to July. As a rule, early season (mid-May) yields are still small and prices high; mid-season (June) is the peak, with plenty of top-quality fruit and prices settling down; and late season (July) gets harder to find, though there's still some to taste. It all depends on each year's weather.
The stars of the season are "Long Laplae" — round-oval fruit with deep-yellow, sticky, fine-textured flesh, a sweet-rich taste and a gentle aroma — and "Lin Laplae" — cylindrical fruit with dry, creamy flesh, shrivelled seeds and a mild smell. Both hold geographical-indication (GI) status, growing to top quality only in Uttaradit. Read more about the varieties in our "Laplae Fruit" article.
The joy of coming now is eating durian freshly cut from the hillside orchards. Many orchards welcome visitors and sell at the farm gate, and if you'd rather not head up the hills, drop by Hua Dong Market — the hub for Laplae durian and fruit, not far from town. This article is an informational guide, not a durian shop; if you're interested in pre-ordering, just ask via LINE.
Durian season
May–Jul (peak Jun)
Star varieties
Long Laplae · Lin Laplae (GI)
Where to taste & buy
Hua Dong Market · hillside orchards
From the resort
Hua Dong Market ~8 km
Durian Season: Where to Eat and Buy
Early season (mid-May)
The first durians start ripening; supply is still limited and prices high. Good for those who want to be first to taste — call the orchard to check before heading out.
Mid-season peak (June)
The best time: plenty of fruit, packed with quality, and prices settling down. This is the sweet spot to plan an overnight stay and tour the orchards.
Late season (July)
Durian gets harder to find but there's still some about. Good if you missed the peak, with a chance of end-of-season discounts.
Hua Dong fruit market
The hub for Laplae durian and fruit, about 8 km from the resort, where you can taste and compare several sellers in one place. Opens early, around 08:30.
Hillside durian orchards
Many orchards in Laplae welcome visitors and sell freshly cut durian at the gate. Lovely atmosphere — arrange ahead and allow for the climb up the hill.
Want to pre-order?
We don't sell durian online, but if you're interested we can help coordinate with an orchard during your stay. Feel free to ask via the resort's LINE — no pressure to buy.
Stay at Hua Dum Resort During Durian Season
Hua Dum Resort is in Laplae, close to Hua Dong Market and the fruit orchards. Come May–Jul, rise early and go taste fresh durian with ease. Rooms from ฿450–600. Book ahead via LINE or call 099-5029339.