{"id":4516,"date":"2025-05-24T16:35:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T07:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/?p=4516"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T05:05:50","slug":"thailand-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2025\/05\/24\/thailand-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"Thai Fruit Guide: 20 Seasonal Fruits You Must Try in Thailand!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-320x180.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"mango\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>One of the great joys of traveling in Thailand? <strong>Thai fruits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurtured by eternal sunshine and fertile soil, Thailand offers an incredible variety of tropical fruits year-round \u2014 from luscious mangoes to the famously pungent durian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we cover <strong>peak seasons, key growing regions, health benefits, and the best local ways to enjoy each fruit<\/strong>. We've also packed in tips for buying at the market and fun trivia to help you discover your favorites without any guesswork. Let's dive into the world of Thai fruits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hot Season &amp; Rainy Season (April\u2013October)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mango (\u0e21\u0e30\u0e21\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07 \/ Mamuang)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The quintessential tropical fruit \u2014 irresistibly sweet and fragrant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Thai mango\" class=\"wp-image-3441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8435.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Known as <em>mamuang<\/em> in Thai, the mango is Thailand's most iconic tropical fruit. When fully ripe, the flesh melts on the tongue with a rich sweetness and intoxicating aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Various varieties of Thai mango\" class=\"wp-image-3452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Various mango varieties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Thailand boasts over 60 mango varieties, with the intensely sweet <strong>Nam Dok Mai<\/strong> being the most celebrated. Peak season runs from March to May, though mangoes are available year-round \u2014 and around April, markets overflow with them at bargain prices.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Khao Niao Mamuang mango sticky rice and green mango\" class=\"wp-image-3258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-50x37.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-1600x1197.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614-1536x1149.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9614.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top: Khao Niao Mamuang (mango sticky rice) \/ Bottom: Green mango<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Rich in vitamins A and C, mangoes are prized for their beauty and health benefits. Locally, the classic dessert <strong>Khao Niao Mamuang<\/strong> \u2014 ripe mango with sweetened sticky rice \u2014 is beloved by visitors and locals alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e21\u0e30\u0e21\u0e48\u0e27\u0e07 (Mamuang)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a mango experience beyond the market? Check out this exclusive tour:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"blog-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2025\/05\/11\/mango-tour-1\/\">\u30de\u30f3\u30b4\u30fc\u597d\u304d\u5fc5\u898b\uff01\u30bf\u30a4\u306e\u8fb2\u5712\u3067\u5473\u308f\u3046\u611f\u52d5\u306e\u30de\u30f3\u30b4\u30fc\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"blog-card-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u5e02\u5834\u3067\u306f\u306a\u304b\u306a\u304b\u98df\u3079\u3089\u308c\u306a\u3044\u201c\u5e7b\u306e\u30de\u30f3\u30b4\u30fc\u201d\u3092\u73fe\u5730\u8fb2\u5712\u3067\u98df\u3079\u6bd4\u3079\uff01\u30c1\u30a7\u30f3\u30de\u30a4\u767a\u3001\u30de\u30cb\u30bf\u30d3\u9650\u5b9a\u306e\u30b9\u30da\u30b7\u30e3\u30eb\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc\u3067\u3059\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-site-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cropped-manitabi_logo_RGB-32x32.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManiTabi\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-image-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2025\/05\/11\/mango-tour-1\/\" class=\"blog-card-image-frame\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-card-image-src\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9610.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lychee (\u0e25\u0e34\u0e49\u0e19\u0e08\u0e35\u0e48 \/ Linchee)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A fleeting summer treasure \u2014 blink and you'll miss it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lychee fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9390.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lychee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Lychee is the definition of a seasonal delicacy \u2014 its window is a brief <strong>mid-May to mid-June<\/strong>, making it one of Thailand's most eagerly anticipated fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peel back the rough red skin to reveal translucent white flesh bursting with delicate sweetness and a gentle tartness. In ancient China, lychee was said to be the favorite fruit of the legendary beauty Yang Guifei \u2014 and in Thailand, the <strong>Jakkapad<\/strong> variety is considered especially fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To preserve freshness, lychees are often sold still attached to the branch; once removed, the flavor reportedly fades. The finest fruits are grown in the subtropical highlands of <strong>Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai<\/strong> in northern Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e25\u0e34\u0e49\u0e19\u0e08\u0e35\u0e48 (Linchee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mangosteen (\u0e21\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e38\u0e14 \/ Mangkhut)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Queen of Fruits \u2014 sweet, tangy, and utterly addictive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8092-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mangosteen fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-2377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8092-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8092-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8092-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8092.jpg 1216w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Hidden beneath a thick purple shell, the snow-white segments of mangosteen have earned it the title <strong>\"Queen of Fruits.\"<\/strong> The flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and tart with a creamy richness that keeps you coming back for more. Packed with antioxidants, mangosteen has been used medicinally in China for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Mangosteen cross-section showing segments\" class=\"wp-image-3412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE-50x33.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/EF2A26BB-3917-43F3-AEBA-E8E730750DDE.jpeg 1567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mangosteen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Peak season is <strong>April to August<\/strong>, with Nakhon Si Thammarat province in southern Thailand renowned for premium-quality fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8010-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Mangosteen tip showing number of segments\" class=\"wp-image-2341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8010-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8010-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8010-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8010-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_8010.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The number of petal-shaped tips on the bottom = the number of fruit segments inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Count the flower-shaped bumps on the bottom of the fruit \u2014 that number tells you exactly how many segments are inside!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e21\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e38\u0e14 (Mangkhut)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Durian (\u0e17\u0e38\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19 \/ Thurian)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The King of Fruits \u2014 notorious smell, unforgettable taste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Durian fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA-50x33.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/41BE2EF0-AAD0-44A9-A6FB-73382B42CECA.jpeg 1567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>No fruit divides opinion quite like durian, the self-proclaimed <strong>\"King of Fruits.\"<\/strong> Crack open the formidable spiky shell and you'll find creamy, custard-yellow flesh with an intensely rich sweetness. The smell is so powerful that durian is banned in hotels and on public transport \u2014 yet one taste and most people are hooked for life.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Creamy durian flesh inside\" class=\"wp-image-3402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F-50x33.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F.jpeg 1567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flesh inside is incredibly creamy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Peak season runs <strong>April to August<\/strong>, with Chanthaburi province in eastern Thailand among the country's top producing regions. Highly nutritious and energy-dense \u2014 but enjoy in moderation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e17\u0e38\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e19 (Thurian)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every April, a special durian tour departs for the source:<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"blog-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2025\/02\/18\/durian-tour\/\">\u30d5\u30eb\u30fc\u30c4\u306e\u738b\u69d8\u201d\u30c9\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\u201d\u3092\u5473\u308f\u3046\u65c5\uff20\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30bf\u30d6\u30ea\u30fc<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"blog-card-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u65b0\u9bae\u306a\u30c9\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\u3092\u8fb2\u5712\u3067\u5b9f\u98df\uff01\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30bf\u30d6\u30ea\u30fc\u3067\u30c9\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\uff06\u30de\u30f3\u30b4\u30b9\u30c1\u30f3\u3092\u582a\u80fd\u3057\u3001\u5e02\u5185\u6563\u7b56\u3084\u5730\u5143\u30b0\u30eb\u30e1\u3082\u697d\u3057\u30802\u65e5\u9593\u306e\u65c5\u3002\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-site-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cropped-manitabi_logo_RGB-32x32.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManiTabi\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-image-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2025\/02\/18\/durian-tour\/\" class=\"blog-card-image-frame\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-card-image-src\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5EF347EC-D7B3-4ED9-B1E7-96247B019F4F.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Rambutan (\u0e40\u0e07\u0e32\u0e30 \/ Ngo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looks wild, tastes wonderful \u2014 a spiky surprise from the tropics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8971-e1748070268530-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Rambutan fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8971-e1748070268530-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8971-e1748070268530-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8971-e1748070268530-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8971-e1748070268530-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8971-e1748070268530.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rambutan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Rambutan's red shell covered in soft green hair-like spines makes it one of Thailand's most eye-catching fruits. Peel it open and the translucent white flesh inside is reminiscent of lychee \u2014 refreshingly sweet with a gentle tartness.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Rambutan at Thai market\" class=\"wp-image-3417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_1194.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rambutan in the foreground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Watch out for the firm seed at the center \u2014 bite into it and you'll get an unpleasant bitterness. Peak season is <strong>April to August<\/strong>, with Rayong (eastern Thailand) and Surat Thani (south) the most celebrated growing regions. The Thai name <em>ngo<\/em> means \"hair\" \u2014 a perfect description of its wild appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e40\u0e07\u0e32\u0e30 (Ngo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Dragon Fruit (\u0e41\u0e01\u0e49\u0e27\u0e21\u0e31\u0e07\u0e01\u0e23 \/ Kaeo Mangkon)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A cactus fruit as dramatic as its name \u2014 light, refreshing, and nutritious<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Dragon fruit Thailand pink\" class=\"wp-image-3459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8075.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>With its vivid pink skin and scale-like green fins, dragon fruit is one of the most visually striking fruits in Thailand. It's actually the fruit of a cactus \u2014 slice it open to find white or red flesh speckled with tiny black seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2798-e1748070337855-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"Dragon fruit cross section\" class=\"wp-image-3422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2798-e1748070337855-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2798-e1748070337855-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2798-e1748070337855-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2798-e1748070337855-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2798-e1748070337855.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The flavor is mild and subtly sweet with a satisfying crunch \u2014 light enough to eat even on the hottest days. Rich in vitamins and fiber, dragon fruit is a year-round staple at Thai markets, though peak season is roughly <strong>March to May<\/strong>. The Thai name <em>kaeo mangkon<\/em> means \"dragon crystal\" \u2014 a nod to its jewel-like appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e41\u0e01\u0e49\u0e27\u0e21\u0e31\u0e07\u0e01\u0e23 (Kaeo Mangkon)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Jackfruit (\u0e02\u0e19\u0e38\u0e19 \/ Khanun)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The world's largest fruit \u2014 a sweet, gummy-like tropical giant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Jackfruit whole exterior Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9784.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Jackfruit holds the record as one of the <strong>world's largest fruits<\/strong>, with individual specimens reaching up to 1 meter in length. Its bumpy green exterior looks like a scaled-down durian, but the resemblance ends there.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Packaged jackfruit segments\" class=\"wp-image-3427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6594.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Packaged jackfruit segments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Inside, clusters of golden-yellow pods are packed tightly together, releasing a sweet aroma reminiscent of fruit-flavored candy. The texture is a unique combination of chewy and yielding \u2014 polarizing but unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Vendors peeling jackfruit at a Thai market\" class=\"wp-image-3426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_6593.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vendors peeling jackfruit at the market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Peak season is <strong>April to June<\/strong>. Jackfruit is as versatile as it is large \u2014 the ripe fruit is eaten fresh; unripe fruit is cooked in curries as a meat substitute; and the seeds can be boiled or roasted for a nutty snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e02\u0e19\u0e38\u0e19 (Khanun)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Longan (\u0e25\u0e33\u0e44\u0e22 \/ Lamyai)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The \"Dragon Eye\" of northern Thailand \u2014 sweet, floral, and fragrant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Longan fruit northern Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_7711.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Longan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Longan (also called <em>lamyai<\/em> in Thai) is a small fruit with a thin tan shell. Its name, written in Chinese as \u9f8d\u773c (\"dragon's eye\"), comes from the dark round seed visible through the translucent flesh when peeled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The milky white flesh delivers a strong, honeyed sweetness with a floral finish \u2014 think of a more perfumed version of lychee. Peak season runs <strong>July to September<\/strong>, and the northern provinces of <strong>Lamphun, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai<\/strong> produce roughly 70% of Thailand's total longan crop. Beyond fresh eating, longan is also dried, used in traditional medicine, and prized as a general health tonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e25\u0e33\u0e44\u0e22 (Lamyai)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Salak \/ Snake Fruit (\u0e2a\u0e25\u0e30 \/ Sala)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scales like a serpent, flavor like nothing else<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8024-e1748070581579-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"Salak snake fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8024-e1748070581579-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8024-e1748070581579-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8024-e1748070581579-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8024-e1748070581579-50x37.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8024-e1748070581579.jpg 1232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Salak (Snake Fruit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Salak's reddish-brown scaly skin earns it the fitting nickname <strong>\"snake fruit.\"<\/strong> The small egg-shaped fruit has sharp spines on its skin \u2014 but at markets you'll often find it pre-peeled. Inside, the ivory flesh splits into 2\u20133 lobes with a shape that's oddly reminiscent of a tiny lung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The defining characteristic is its <strong>tartness<\/strong>, which varies with ripeness \u2014 ripe fruit is sweet-tart with a distinctive fragrance, while fans of sour flavors will find younger fruit utterly addictive. Peak season is <strong>May to August<\/strong>. Chanthaburi province in eastern Thailand produces some of the finest salak, which is also processed into syrup-preserved sweets and candies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e2a\u0e25\u0e30 (Sala)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cool &amp; Dry Season (November\u2013February)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Physalis \/ Cape Gooseberry (\u0e42\u0e17\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e07\u0e1d\u0e23\u0e31\u0e48\u0e07 \/ Tong Teng Faran)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A northern Thai superfood hiding in a papery lantern<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cape-gooseberry-5458808_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Physalis cape gooseberry Chiang Mai Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cape-gooseberry-5458808_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cape-gooseberry-5458808_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cape-gooseberry-5458808_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cape-gooseberry-5458808_1280-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cape-gooseberry-5458808_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Physalis \/ Cape Gooseberry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Physalis is a rarity in Japan but grows widely in northern Thailand, particularly around Chiang Mai. It's wrapped in a delicate papery husk and the orange berry inside has a sweet-tart, tomato-like flavor \u2014 which makes sense, as they're botanical relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A true <strong>superfood<\/strong>, physalis is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, magnesium, and inositol (which may help lower cholesterol and reduce lifestyle disease risk). Enjoy it fresh, tossed in salads, or made into jam. Originally growing wild as a weed in northern Thailand, it was cultivated through royal agricultural projects and gradually brought to market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e42\u0e17\u0e07\u0e40\u0e17\u0e07\u0e1d\u0e23\u0e31\u0e48\u0e07 (Tong Teng Faran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Tamarind (\u0e21\u0e30\u0e02\u0e32\u0e21 \/ Makham)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sweet, sour, and endlessly versatile \u2014 a Thai kitchen staple<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exotic-69403_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Tamarind pods Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exotic-69403_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exotic-69403_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exotic-69403_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exotic-69403_1280-50x33.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/exotic-69403_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Tamarind looks like a large, elongated peanut pod. Snap it open to reveal dark brown, paste-like flesh wrapped around hard black seeds. The flavor ranges dramatically by variety: sour types have the puckering intensity of pickled plum, while sweet varieties (<em>makham wan<\/em>) are rich and jammy like dried persimmon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phetchabun province<\/strong> in northeastern Thailand is renowned for its sweet tamarind, where the climate and soil produce fruit of exceptional quality. Peak season is roughly <strong>October to February<\/strong>. At markets, look for dried tamarind, sugar-coated versions, and tamarind candy \u2014 all popular souvenirs. Sour tamarind paste is also an essential ingredient in fish dishes and is a secret weapon in tom yum soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e21\u0e30\u0e02\u0e32\u0e21 (Makham)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Pomelo (\u0e2a\u0e49\u0e21\u0e42\u0e2d \/ Som-O)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The king of citrus \u2014 refreshing, juicy, and great with a chili-salt dip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2045-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Pomelo fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2045-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2045-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2045-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2045-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_2045.jpg 1237w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pomelo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Pomelo is the largest citrus fruit in the world \u2014 a close relative of Japan's zabon. Peel back the thick yellow-green skin to reveal large, juicy segments. The flavor is well-balanced: not too sweet, gently tart, and very approachable for most palates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Thailand, pomelo is sold pre-peeled at stalls and supermarkets. Look out for the <strong>Thapthim (Ruby) variety<\/strong> \u2014 its pinkish flesh is sweeter and especially prized. You'll often be handed a small packet of pink powder: a mix of sugar, salt, and chili for dipping \u2014 a quintessentially Thai flavor combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e2a\u0e49\u0e21\u0e42\u0e2d (Som-O)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Cacao (\u0e42\u0e01\u0e42\u0e01\u0e49 \/ Go-Go)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thailand's rising chocolate star \u2014 from pod to bar in the tropics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_119-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cacao pod fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_119-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_119-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_119-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_119-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_Lisu-new-year_240228_119.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cacao fruit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Cacao is the raw ingredient of chocolate, and it's quietly becoming a significant crop in Thailand. Located within the \"cacao belt,\" Thailand's hot, humid climate is ideal for cultivation. <strong>Nan province<\/strong> in the north has earned a reputation as \"cacao country\" for its ambitious growing programs.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cacao beans inside pod\" class=\"wp-image-3455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9918-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cacao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>The ripe white pulp surrounding the seeds is sweet-tart and can be fermented into a drink. The seeds are fermented, dried, roasted, and transformed by craft chocolatiers into rich, complex chocolate products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see cacao turned into chocolate firsthand?<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"blog-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2024\/02\/28\/lisu-tour-cacao\/\">\u30ea\u30b9\u65cf\u306e\u66ae\u3089\u3057\u4f53\u9a13\uff01\u30ab\u30ab\u30aa\u306e\u79d8\u5bc6\u3068\u5c11\u6570\u6c11\u65cf\u306e\u6587\u5316\u4f53\u9a13\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"blog-card-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u30ea\u30b9\u65cf\u306e\u6751\u3067\u30ab\u30ab\u30aa\u306e\u53ce\u7a6b\u3068\u30c1\u30e7\u30b3\u30ec\u30fc\u30c8\u4f5c\u308a\u3092\u4f53\u9a13\uff01\u5c11\u6570\u6c11\u65cf\u306e\u6587\u5316\u3092\u5b66\u3073\u3001\u7279\u5225\u306a\u65c5\u3092\u697d\u3057\u3080\u30c4\u30a2\u30fc\u3067\u3059\u3002\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-site-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cropped-manitabi_logo_RGB-32x32.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManiTabi\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-image-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2024\/02\/28\/lisu-tour-cacao\/\" class=\"blog-card-image-frame\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-card-image-src\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/LINE_ALBUM_\u30ea\u30b9\u65cf\u30ab\u30ab\u30aa\u8fb2\u5712_240226_74.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"blog-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2024\/02\/12\/cacao-to-chocolate-process\/\">\u30ab\u30ab\u30aa\u304b\u3089\u30c1\u30e7\u30b3\u30ec\u30fc\u30c8\u306e\u4f5c\u308a\u65b9\uff20\u30bf\u30a4\u30fb\u30c1\u30a7\u30f3\u30de\u30a4<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"blog-card-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u30ab\u30ab\u30aa\u304b\u3089\u30c1\u30e7\u30b3\u30ec\u30fc\u30c8\u304c\u3067\u304d\u308b\u307e\u3067\u306e\u5de5\u7a0b\u3092\u8a73\u3057\u304f\u7d39\u4ecb\u3002\u53ce\u7a6b\u304b\u3089\u767a\u9175\u3001\u7119\u714e\u3001\u30b3\u30f3\u30c1\u30f3\u30b0\u306a\u3069\u306e\u30d7\u30ed\u30bb\u30b9\u3092\u5b66\u3073\u3001\u624b\u4f5c\u308a\u306e\u697d\u3057\u3055\u3092\u4f53\u9a13\u3002\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-site-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cropped-manitabi_logo_RGB-32x32.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManiTabi\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-image-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/2024\/02\/12\/cacao-to-chocolate-process\/\" class=\"blog-card-image-frame\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-card-image-src\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/\u30ab\u30ab\u30aa\u2192\u30c1\u30e7\u30b3\u30ec\u30fc\u30c8.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e42\u0e01\u0e42\u0e01\u0e49 (Go-Go)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Coffee (\u0e01\u0e32\u0e41\u0e1f \/ Kafae)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High-altitude Arabica and bold Robusta \u2014 Thailand's specialty coffee is world-class<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Red coffee cherries on branch Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-1909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/AA.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Thailand is a serious coffee-producing nation. The northern highlands grow high-quality <strong>Arabica<\/strong> beans \u2014 with <strong>Doi Tung and Doi Chang<\/strong> in Chiang Rai among the most celebrated origins, prized for rich flavor and complexity. In the south, Chumphon province grows heat-resistant <strong>Robusta<\/strong> used in Thailand's beloved strong iced coffees.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6472-\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ripe red coffee cherries\" class=\"wp-image-1915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6472-\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6472-\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6472-\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6472-\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_6472-\u30b3\u30d4\u30fc.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ripe red coffee berries<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee cherry \u2014 a small red fruit whose pulp is sometimes brewed into a tea called <em>cascara<\/em>. Harvest in the north runs <strong>November to February<\/strong>, with ripe cherries hand-picked one by one. Coffee cultivation provides vital income for hill tribe communities, and the quality of Thai specialty coffee has risen dramatically in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e01\u0e32\u0e41\u0e1f (Kafae)<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-body\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"blog-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/27\/coffee-tour-chiangmai\/\">Karen Village Coffee Farm Tour in Chiang Mai \u2014 From Harvest to Cup<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"blog-card-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit an organic coffee farm in the hills outside Chiang Mai and experience the full journey from cherry to cup. Over two days, you&#039;ll harvest coffee cherries,\u2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-site-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cropped-manitabi_logo_RGB-32x32.jpg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMani-Tabi\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-card-image-outer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/en\/2024\/10\/27\/coffee-tour-chiangmai\/\" class=\"blog-card-image-frame\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-card-image-src\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/LINE_ALBUM_20231128_241027_7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Year-Round Fruits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Banana (\u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22 \/ Kluay)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>100+ varieties and counting \u2014 Thailand's most beloved everyday fruit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Thai banana varieties Kluay Nam Wa\" class=\"wp-image-3436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8074.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kluay Nam Wa banana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Thailand claims over 100 banana varieties, available year-round at every market and street corner. The <strong>Kluay Khai<\/strong> \u2014 a small, thin-skinned variety with around 20 fingers per bunch \u2014 is celebrated for its intense sweetness and fragrance. The most common variety, <strong>Kluay Nam Wa<\/strong>, is eaten fresh or made into the traditional fried banana snack <em>kluay tart<\/em>, a staple of Thai food culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nutritious and universally loved, bananas are enjoyed by all ages. Street stalls also serve grilled bananas and banana shakes. Grown across the country, the golden bananas of Chanthaburi in the east are particularly well regarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22 (Kluay)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Papaya (\u0e21\u0e30\u0e25\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d \/ Malako)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Orange jewel of the tropics \u2014 delicious ripe, indispensable unripe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Papaya fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_0768.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Papaya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A ripe papaya turns a vivid orange and offers soft, juicy, sweet flesh. Scoop out the black seeds from the center, slice, and enjoy. Rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, and the digestive enzyme papain, papaya supports gut health and glowing skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Thailand, <strong>unripe green papaya<\/strong> is equally famous \u2014 shredded and tossed with chili, lime, fish sauce, and peanuts to make <strong>som tum<\/strong>, arguably Thailand's most iconic salad. Available year-round, papaya is sweetest from November to February. Many Thai families grow it in their own gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e21\u0e30\u0e25\u0e30\u0e01\u0e2d (Malako)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Passion Fruit (\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e27\u0e23\u0e2a \/ Sawarot)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Burst of tropical intensity \u2014 sweet, tart, and wildly fragrant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Passion fruit Thailand purple\" class=\"wp-image-3461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_9934.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passion Fruit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Passion fruit hides behind a hard purple or yellow shell, but crack it open and the translucent pulp and seeds inside deliver a powerful punch of sweet-tart tropical flavor and intoxicating aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"Passion fruit cross section\" class=\"wp-image-3442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-1024x763.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-50x37.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-1600x1193.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original-1536x1145.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8842_Original.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passion Fruit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>A key tip: don't rush it. Freshly harvested passion fruit is very sour \u2014 wait until the skin starts to wrinkle before eating for the best sweetness. Blended into fresh juice, stirred into yogurt, or enjoyed straight from the shell, passion fruit is a year-round treat. Peak season is the rainy season (<strong>July to September<\/strong>). The Thai name <em>sawarot<\/em> means \"enchanting flavor\" \u2014 and it lives up to the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e40\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e27\u0e23\u0e2a (Sawarot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Guava (\u0e1d\u0e23\u0e31\u0e48\u0e07 \/ Faran)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamin C powerhouse \u2014 Thailand's favorite crunchy snack fruit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23135090_s.jpg\" alt=\"Guava fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23135090_s.jpg 640w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23135090_s-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/23135090_s-50x38.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Guava<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Called <em>faran<\/em> in Thai, guava has a bumpy pale-green exterior that belies its refreshing, crisp flesh inside. Younger fruits are pleasantly tart and slightly astringent \u2014 an acquired taste that quickly becomes addictive. Fully ripe guava softens and sweetens considerably, similar to a ripe pear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guava contains over twice the vitamin C of lemon, plus generous amounts of potassium, making it a beauty and wellness staple among health-conscious Thai women. At street stalls, the classic way to eat it is whole, dipped into a mix of sugar, salt, and chili. Don't miss freshly pressed guava juice at morning markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e1d\u0e23\u0e31\u0e48\u0e07 (Faran)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Watermelon (\u0e41\u0e15\u0e07\u0e42\u0e21 \/ Taeng Mo)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The ultimate heat-beater \u2014 crimson, cooling, and always available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watermelon (<em>taeng mo<\/em>) is a Thai market constant, available every single day of the year. The vivid red flesh is sweet, incredibly juicy, and perfectly suited to quenching thirst in the tropical heat. You'll always find it piled high at fruit stalls and street carts \u2014 an essential part of the Thai streetscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich in potassium (great for reducing bloating) and lycopene (a powerful antioxidant in the red flesh), watermelon is as nutritious as it is refreshing. It's frequently blended into juice and smoothies, and in Thailand, roasted watermelon seeds are a popular snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e41\u0e15\u0e07\u0e42\u0e21 (Taeng Mo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Pineapple (\u0e2a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e30\u0e23\u0e14 \/ Sapparot)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sun-soaked sweetness \u2014 so juicy, even the core is edible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Pineapple fruit Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-3445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manitabi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8969.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pineapple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Thai pineapples are harvested year-round across the country. Soaked in tropical sunshine, the flesh balances deep sweetness with a bright acidity \u2014 and thanks to low fiber content, <strong>even the core is soft enough to eat<\/strong>, which sets Thai pineapple apart from many other varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bursting with vitamins A, B, and C, pineapple supports immunity and skin health \u2014 welcome relief after long days in the intense tropical sun. The famous <strong>Phuket pineapple<\/strong> from the south is small, intensely sweet, and prized for both fresh eating and cooking. At markets, look for pre-cut cold pineapple in bags \u2014 a perfect on-the-go tropical snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thai name:<\/strong> \u0e2a\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e30\u0e23\u0e14 (Sapparot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Peak seasons listed above are general guidelines and may vary by region and variety. When you spot any of these fruits on your travels, don't hesitate to try them fresh \u2014 that's when they're at their best!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We've included local Thai names for each fruit throughout this guide \u2014 use them at the market for an authentic and appreciated interaction with vendors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u203b Information in this article is based on conversations with local Thai people and references from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and local agricultural sources.<\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your complete guide to Thai fruits \u2014 20 tropical varieties organized by season, with taste profiles, health benefits, and tips for buying at Thai 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