Because of the strong odour, durian is not allowed in many public places in Thailand, including public transportation, hotels and aeroplanes. However, Nakhon Chai Air, a public bus company, has reintroduced a transportation service for durian lovers by allowing them to load the fruit in the hold of the bus. However, passengers will not be allowed to take the fruit to the interior of the bus. She said durian was welcome on Nakhon Chai Air buses but the firm had to be given prior intimation. She said the packed durians would loaded in the luggage hold of the bus and would entail extra charges.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 24, 2017 08:37 UTC