Thailand, as well as the whole of Southeast Asia, is famous for its delicious fruit and vegetables. Many varieties of delicious tropical fruit are available at traditional wet markets, in grocery stores and even from vendors. While many fruits that originated in the West have names in Thai that are similar to English (apple, for example), other native fruits also have native names. But don't miss out on all of the deliciousness just because you aren't sure of the name. This month we will take a look at words for delicious Thai fruit. Enjoy!


1. Banana

กล้วย

GLÛAY


2. Breadfruit

สาเก

SǍ-GAY


3. Coconut

มะพร้าว

MA-PRÁO


4. Durian

ทุเรียน

TÚ-RIEN


5. Guava

ฝรั่ง

FA-RÀNG


6. Jackfruit

ขนุน

KHA-NǑON


7. Lime

มะนาว

MA-NAO


8. Longan

ลำไย

LAM-YAI


9. Lychee

ลิ้นจี่

LÍN-JÈE


10. Mango (ripe)

มะม่วงสุก

MÁ-MÛANG SÒOK


11. Mango (unripe)

มะม่วงดิบ

MÁ-MÛANG DÌB


12. Mangosteen

มังคุด

MANG-KÚT


13. Orange

ส้ม

SÔM


14. Papaya

มะละกอ

MÁ-LÁ-GAW


15. Persimmon

ลูกพลับ

LÔUK-PLÁB


16. Plum

บ๊วย

BÚAI


17. Pineapple

สับปะรด

SÀB-PA-RÓT


18. Tamarind

มะขาม

MÁ-KHǍAM


19. Tangerine

ส้มเขียวหวาน

SÔM-KHǏEW-WǍAN



20. Watermelon

แตงโม

TAENG-MO