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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Heighten your senses

A worker at Suan Mayong Chit Kru Samran sorts the marian plum variety known as thong yai hua khiao for delivery. Price for 1kg of this variety is 200-450 baht depending on the size of the fruit (about 9-15 pieces per kilo). The orchard has already harvested three rounds of the fruit and the next round will take place from tomorrow to Wednesday. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the orchard has not yet opened its doors to visitors but one can stop by to purchase the fruits and see the trees in the front area of the orchard. Booking in advance is recommended. Karnjana Karnjanatawe

This time of year is marian plum (mayong chit in Thai) season, so you might see piles of these yellow-orange-coloured oval fruits in fresh markets or supermarkets. However, they are more enjoyable if you are able to…

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