Seasonal Thai Fruits

Planning a trip to Thailand to try a particular fruit? Timing matters! This lesson goes month by month through Thailand’s seasonal fruits, from sweet tamarind in the cool season to durian, mangosteen and rambutan in the rainy season. You’ll also hear why many Thais believe in-season fruit tastes better, how fruit prices change through the season, and about orchards where you can pay one price for an all-you-can-eat fruit buffet. The lesson finishes with health tips on fruit combinations to avoid, such as durian with alcohol, and watermelon with fried food.

Thai Vocabulary:
ผลไม้ตามฤดูกาล (phǒn-lá-mái taam rʉ́-duu-gaan) – Seasonal fruit
ฤดูร้อน (rʉ́-duu rɔ́ɔn) – Hot season
ฤดูฝน (rʉ́-duu fǒn) – Rainy season
ฤดูหนาว (rʉ́-duu nǎao) – Cool season
ฝาด (fàat) – Astringent

Listen to natural Thai while discovering the best fruits to try in every season!

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Seasonal Thai Fruits

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