Pricey lemon trees at expo spark debate

Bangkok Post - Nov 9, 2026

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit on Monday denied reports that lemon trees bought for the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo cost 12,000 baht each, saying the most expensive ones cost no more than 5,000 baht.

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