Pineapple · สับปะรด
If you want a sweet and sharp fruit on a hot day, try pineapple. You can cut the yellow flesh and eat it piece by piece, or have it as juice. Thailand has pineapples whose crunch and sweetness differ with the variety and growing area. Instead of buying a whole one, a bag of prepared fruit is a simple way to enjoy it.
Main season April–July
Listed as available all year
Si thong pineapple from Trat: harvest period listed as all year
Use the main season, or the harvest period for regional fruit, as a guide. Actual availability can vary with the growing area, the variety and the weather.
You get sweetness and sharpness together, and the firmness of the flesh varies with the variety. If a seasoning is served separately, try the fruit first and then add it.
It is grown in many parts of Thailand, and there are also regional fruits presented as GI, such as Trat’s si thong pineapple. Whole fruit, prepared fruit and drinks are all familiar ways to enjoy it.
Bangkok retail prices · 14 October 2026
These are prices by variety and grade, surveyed by Thailand’s Department of Internal Trade. They do not apply to every stall on the street.
| Fruit and variety | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple · Sriracha (ศรีราชา), grade 2 | 30–32 baht | 1 kg |
Keep the price of a bag or tub of cut fruit separate from the per-kilo price of whole fruit. Bananas are priced per bunch in this survey.
The guide gives its timing as: Main season April–July. It is available all year, but volumes and prices can change with the season and the variety. The calendar does not guarantee that it is on sale on any particular date.
First look at whether the price is per kilo of whole fruit, per fruit or per bag of sliced fruit. The cost of preparation and the amount you eat differ.
If you would like to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are worth a look. Ingredients and cooking methods can vary from one cook to the next.
Sharing image credit: Suniltg at Malayalam Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0
