Hoping to encourage, customers offer their support to a "former inmate" who invested with a friend to sell "big muscle durian" in front of Ang Thong provincial prison
On 4 June 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that a former inmate invested with a friend to open a business selling Chanthaburi durian, creating a livelihood after release along the Pho Phraya – Tha Ruea road in Mueang district, in front of Ang Thong provincial prison. This initiative is supported by Mr. Thitinai Patikabut, the prison chief of Ang Thong, who helps create livelihoods for inmates to earn a living after release in various professions such as boxers, chefs, restaurant cooks, car wash attendants, musicians, and traders. Previously, Ang Thong prison has provided vocational training leading many to secure stable jobs after release.
A 40-year-old former inmate said he trained as a chef and in trading after release. With durian demand rising, he received support from the prison chief and partnered with a friend to sell Chanthaburi durian purchased at 120 baht per kilogram. Customers trust that this is genuine and guarantee delicious, quality flesh with a distinctive idea.
The unique selling point is selling durian shirtless as a muscular vendor, showing off muscles developed from exercising and bodybuilding while in prison. He expressed gratitude to the Ang Thong prison chief for supporting vocational training for inmates.
Meanwhile, customers buying durian said they want to support and encourage former inmates and trust the quality of the durian. They praised the prison chief for helping create livelihoods for inmates.