Thailand is undoubtedly a nation of fruits; fruit vendors sell dozens of different chilled fruits on street corners throughout the kingdom, selling sliced
Thai fruits include the familiar: banana, pineapple, watermelon, and papaya, as well as the exotic: dragon fruit,
Dragon fruit is a large,
Chompu is a refreshing pear-shaped fruit that tastes something like a watery apple. The pungent smelling durian and its mellower cousin the jack fruit require an acquired palate, their flavors
Mangos are served both ripe and juicy and unripe and excruciatingly tart, a taste that Thai’s typically balance by dipping in a mixture of sugar and chili. There are literally dozens of other exotic Thai fruits, available seasonally, and always reasonably priced.
Buy a bunch and share with friends; they make economical and healthy snacks.