The name Durian has been used to name two tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name was submitted by Thailand, and refers to a Southeast Asian fruit of the same name.
The name Durian was retired from use following the 2006 Pacific typhoon season and was replaced with Mangkhut .
The 2006 Pacific typhoon season was an average season that produced a total of 23 named storms, 15 typhoons, and six super typhoons. The season ran throughout 2006, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The season's first named storm, Chanchu, developed on May 9, while the season's last named storm, Trami, dissipated on December 20.