Thai fruits
Fruit is inextricably linked to Thailand. The many fresh fruit stalls that pop up everywhere, even along the highway, make it clear that Thailand is a country with an abundance of fruit.
The secrets of the mangosteen
One of the many tropical fruits available in Thailand for many months of the year is the mangosteen. Mangosteen is also hot in the Netherlands. Apparently commerce has seen bread in this fruit and on the internet you are bombarded with advertisements about how you can lose weight in no time thanks to the mangosteen phenomenon.
The pomelo in Thailand
Did you know that the largest citrus fruit on earth can grow as big as a football? Because of its sometimes enormous size, the pomelo is also called "the king of citrus fruits".
Fresh fruits in Thailand
In Thailand, people are spoiled with a wide choice of fruits. Some fruits are known such as the banana, orange, coconuts, kiwi and durian.
Bananas in Thailand
Bananas are available all year round in Thailand in all shapes, sizes and colours. Of course there is the normal curved banana, as we know it, but the Thai banana can also be spherical or the small "kluai khai tao" (turtle egg banana), the wonderfully fragrant "kluai leb mue nang" and many more exotic varieties .
Coconuts in Thailand
You come across them everywhere in Thailand: coconuts. The coconut (Maphrao in Thai) is a fruit with special properties. When you are in Thailand, definitely buy a coconut and drink the fresh coconut juice (or coconut water) as a healthy thirst quencher.
Thai fruit carving art Kae Sa Luk
If you ever eat in a somewhat better Thai restaurant, you are probably familiar with it. The served dishes smell good and also look beautiful. On the edge of your plate are small figures cut from carrot, watermelon, cucumber or another fruit or vegetable. The Thai art of making a boat out of a melon, a bird out of a pumpkin or a flower out of a carrot is called Kae Sa Luk.
Thai fruit: Longan
The longan, also known as the "Dragon's Eye", is a tropical fruit native to South Asia and commonly grown in Thailand. It is one of the most popular fruits in the country and is eaten fresh as well as used in various Thai dishes and desserts.
Thainess: Mango with sticky rice (video)
Mango sticky rice, or Khao Niew Mamuang in Thai, is one of the most famous and loved desserts in Thailand. This simple yet delicious dish is a great combination of sweet juicy mango, sticky rice and creamy coconut milk.
Discover the riches of eastern Thailand through a trip to Chanthaburi and Rayong, where you immerse yourself in an abundance of fragrant tropical fruits and lush greenery. This region, rich in diversity, offers unique experiences: from exploring fruit orchards to studying ecology in mangrove forests, and from observing rare trees to feasting on fresh fruits. Unleash your adventurous spirit and satisfy your craving for exotic seasonal fruits.
Durian, the smelly fruit (video)
You come across them everywhere in Thailand: the durian. This special type of fruit is loved by many Thais. Loved for the taste but hated for the pungent smell.
Rambutan: Hairy red fruit
It may look a bit strange, but the hairy red skin of the rambutan (rambutan) hides a juicy, sweet-tasting fruit that is rich in vitamin C. In Thailand, this special fruit is called: ngaw or ngoh.
Can you bring fruit into Thailand?
No! Can not. At least if you want to follow the rules of the Ministry of Agriculture. Then certain types of fruit are only allowed if they have a certificate. And there is control at the airports.
Durian, king of fruits
Fruit in Thailand: Witch Finger
Fruit in Thailand This week I discovered a type of fruit on the market that I was not familiar with. I have added both the Thai name, English and Dutch name: นิ้วแม่มด = witch finger =witch finger.
The map rank in Thailand
Having lived in Thailand for many years, I thought I knew most of the fruits available in this country. But suddenly I come across the name maprang (English: Marian plum, Dutch: mangopruim).
Durian: smelly fruit and sizzling sex
There is a lot of exotic fruit available in Thailand. Fruits that you will not easily find in Dutch supermarkets. Perhaps the most eye-catching and special fruit is the Durian, also known as stink fruit.