Taste Thailand’s South by Season with Southern MUST TASTE Thai Fruits

Southern Thailand may be best known for its beaches and islands, but its orchards reveal another side of the region. Through Southern MUST TASTE Thai Fruits, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) inspires travellers to plan their journeys around the fruits in season across the South’s 14 provinces, pairing distinctive local fruits with orchard visits, community experiences, nature, culture and nearby attractions.

This approach also reflects TAT’s Value over Volume focus on creating greater value from tourism. By bringing locally distinctive produce — particularly Geographical Indication (GI) products — into the travel experience, the initiative helps connect tourism more closely with growers, local businesses and communities, while encouraging travel beyond established destinations and throughout the year.

Follow the fruit calendar
The Southern MUST TASTE Thai Fruits calendar provides a month-by-month guide to what is in season across the South. Availability varies by fruit and location, with the widest choice concentrated around the middle of the year. Travellers planning around a particular variety should check with the orchard or local tourism contact before travelling, as harvest periods can vary with local growing conditions.

Across the 14 provinces, the map highlights a remarkable range of local fruit:

Chumphon: Hom Thong Lamae Banana, Lady Finger Banana and Chumphon Durian
Surat Thani: Nasan Rambutan, Nasan Salak, Khlong Noi Santol and Khlong Saeng Durian
Ranong: Nai Wong Durian and Nai Wong Mangosteen
Phang Nga: Salika Durian and Thip Phang Nga Mangosteen
Phuket: Phuket Pineapple and Kamala Durian
Krabi: Talay Hoi Durian
Nakhon Si Thammarat: Pak Phanang Siam Ruby Pomelo, Khao Khiriwong Mangosteen and Ban Wang Hon Durian
Phatthalung: Phatthalung Salak and Thong Liao Champedak
Trang: Ko Sukon Watermelon
Satun: Satun Champedak
Songkhla: Chana Neck Orange, Songkhla Mini Mango, Khuan Lang Pomelo and Ko Yo Sapodilla
Pattani: Yarang Velvet Tamarind, Yarang Puko Pomelo, Yarang Puang Mani Durian and Sai Khao Durian
Yala: Yala Sadet Nam Durian, Bannang Sata Rock Banana and Musang King Durian
Narathiwat: Tanyougmat Longkong and Su-ngai Padi Mangosteen.

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