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A giant bunch of bananas, a big pumpkin, one person can’t lift it.

Take a look at giant things. Both giant bananas A single cluster weighs 100 kilograms, requiring 4 people to lift it. As for the giant pumpkin, it's not too heavy, almost 20 kilograms. At the Miss Chiang Mai winter event and good things of Chiang Mai, year 2024, Chiang Mai Provincial Agricultural Office Organized a giant produce contest in 6 categories, including giant Namwa bananas, giant pumpkins, and giant green pumpkins. Honey Orange Coconut bunches and garden vegetables in pots There were many farmers sending their produce to participate in the contest. The 1st place winner in the giant Namwa banana category required 4 rounds with a total weight of 100 kilograms, a height of 1 meter, and more than 200 fruits from Mr. Noi Mangmun, a farmer in Samoeng District. Received a prize money of 800 baht and a certificate of honor. The 2nd place winner went to Mr. Jai Kampanthanan from Mae Wang District. Received a prize money of 500 baht and a certificate of honor. The third part belongs to Mr. Supin. Wong Kham Pan from San Kamphaeng District Giant Pumpkin, first place winner of Mr. Prasit Pochanathamrongphong, a farmer from Galyani Vadhana District. Weighing up to 19.8 kilograms, received a prize money of 800 baht and a certificate of honor. There is also a green squash. First place, weighing up to 16 kilograms, belongs to Mr. Santi Munwong from Phrao District. Received a prize money of 800 baht and a certificate of honor. Mr. Thanadet Wongkhieo, agricultural extension expert, Chiang Mai Provincial Agricultural Office, revealed that the judging criteria for all 6 categories will be different. They are large, perfect, heavy, have no traces or are free from disease or insects, and have a sweet aroma. All produce will be sold at the event. To bring income to farmers. Source: Thai News Agency