Can I only buy it in season?
It is listed as Main season April–July. It is harvested all year, but quantity and price can change with the season and the variety. The calendar does not guarantee that the fruit is on sale on any given day.
Pineapple
Pineapple · สับปะรด
If you feel like a sweet and tangy fruit on a hot day, try pineapple. Cut the yellow flesh and eat it piece by piece, or enjoy it as juice. Thailand has pineapples that differ in crunch and sweetness by variety and growing area. Instead of buying a whole one, a bag of prepared fruit is an easy way to eat it.
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When is the best time to eat it?
Main season April–July
Listed as harvested all year
Trat Si Thong pineapple: listed as harvested all year
Use the main season, or the harvest period of a regional fruit, as a guide. Actual harvests can vary with the growing area, the variety and the weather.
What does it taste like?
You notice sweetness and tartness together, and the firmness of the flesh varies with the 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, such as Si Thong pineapple of Trat, is introduced as GI. It is familiar as whole fruit, prepared fruit and drinks.
Basics to know before you buy
- Thai name
- สับปะรด
- Harvest period
- Main season April–July
- Regional fruit
- Trat Si Thong pineapple: listed as harvested all year
- How to buy
- First look at whether the price is per kg of whole fruit, per fruit, or per bag of cut pieces. The preparation cost and the amount you eat differ.
How to prepare and eat it
- For whole fruit, remove the skin and the hard parts before eating.
- Cut it into bite-size pieces to share, or choose a bag of prepared fruit.
- If a seasoning comes with it, add a little at a time and enjoy 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. They do not apply at every street stall.
| Fruit and variety | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pineapple · Sriracha (ศรีราชา), grade 2 | 30–32 baht | 1 kg |
Look separately at the price of a bag or tray of cut fruit and the per-kg price of whole fruit. Bananas are priced per bunch in this survey.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compare a per-kg price with a price per tray?
First look at whether the price is per kg of whole fruit, per fruit, or per bag of cut pieces. The preparation cost and the amount you eat differ.
Keep exploring
Official sources
If you want to read more about the food and the regions behind it, these sources are a good next step. Ingredients and cooking methods can differ from one place to the next.
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