Can I not buy it out of season?
It is listed as Main season Apr–Jul. It is available all year round, but quantity and price can change with the season and variety. The calendar does not guarantee that the fruit is on sale on any given day.
Pineapple
Pineapple · สับปะรด
On a hot day when you want a sweet and sour fruit, try pineapple. You can cut the yellow flesh and eat it piece by piece, or enjoy it as juice. Thailand has pineapples whose crunch and sweetness differ by variety and growing area. Instead of buying a whole fruit, you can also eat it simply from a bag of prepared pieces.
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When is the best time to eat it?
Main season Apr–Jul
Listed as available all year round
Si Thong pineapple of Trat: listed as available all year round
Use the main season, or the season of a regional fruit, as a guide. Actual availability can vary with growing area, variety and weather.
What does it taste like?
You feel sweetness and sourness together, and the firmness of the flesh differs with variety. If a seasoning is served on the side, taste the fruit first and then add it.
Why this fruit is known in Thailand
It is grown in many parts of Thailand, and some regional fruit is introduced as GI, such as the Si Thong pineapple of Trat. It is familiar as whole fruit, prepared fruit and drinks alike.
Basics to know before you buy
- Thai name
- สับปะรด
- Season
- Main season Apr–Jul
- Regional fruit
- Si Thong pineapple of Trat: listed as available all year round
- How it is sold
- First see whether it is the kg price of whole fruit, the price per fruit or the price of a bag of cut pieces. The preparation cost and the amount you eat differ.
How to peel and eat it
- For whole fruit, prepare the rind and the hard parts before eating.
- Cut it into bite-sized pieces to share, or choose a bag of prepared pieces.
- If a seasoning is served with it, add a little at a time and eat it the way you like.
Price reference
Bangkok retail prices · 14 October 2026
These are prices by variety and grade surveyed by Thailand's Department of Internal Trade. Not every street seller charges the same price.
| Fruit and variety | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple · Sriracha (ศรีราชา), grade 2 | 30–32 baht | 1 kg |
Keep the price of a cut-fruit bag or tub separate from the per-kg price of whole fruit. In this survey, bananas are priced per bunch.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare a per-kg price with a per-pack price?
First see whether it is the kg price of whole fruit, the price per fruit or the price of a bag of cut pieces. The preparation cost and the amount you eat differ.
Keep exploring
Official sources and references
If you want to read more about these dishes and regions, these sources are a good place to start. Ingredients and cooking methods can differ from one eatery to another.
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