Desserts & Fruit Guides
27 guides
Thai desserts and tropical fruit: what each one is, when it is in season and where to try it.
Facts sit next to their sources. Opening hours, market days, menu prices in Thai baht and Michelin listings change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you go.
Country-wide guides
- 10 Thai Fruits to Try and When to Eat Them
Durian, mangosteen, rambutan, mango and more: 10 Thai fruits to try, how to eat each one, and how season decides what is good.
- Thai Desserts: 11 Must-Try Sweets and How to Order Them
Mango sticky rice, khanom krok, roti and more. A guide to 11 Thai desserts: what each tastes like, how to order, and which to try first.
- Bua Loy: Thai Rice Balls in Warm Coconut Milk
Bua loy (bua loi) are chewy glutinous rice balls in warm, sweet coconut milk. Learn what they taste like, the main variants, and how to order them in Thailand.
- Dragon Fruit in Thailand: Types, Where to Buy & Eat
What Thai dragon fruit tastes like, how to pick white vs red flesh, where to buy it, and how to order it. Practical tips for visitors.
- Durian in Thailand: Varieties, Prices & First-Timer Guide
Which Thai durian to try first, what it costs per kilo, when it's in season, and where durian is banned. Practical tips before you taste it.
- Foi Thong: Thai Golden Egg Threads Dessert Explained
What foi thong is, where it came from, why it's served at celebrations, and where to try or buy it in Thailand.
- Jackfruit in Thailand: Season, Where to Buy & How to Eat It
Meet khanun, Thailand's giant jackfruit: when it's in season, where to find it, what to pay, how to pick ripe pods, and how to eat it without the mess.
- Khanom Buang: Thai Crispy Crepe Guide, Where to Eat It
What khanom buang is, how it tastes, savory vs sweet versions, how to order it at Thai markets, and what to compare it to.
- Khanom Chan: Thai Nine-Layer Coconut Dessert Guide
What khanom chan is, why it has nine layers, how it tastes, how it differs from similar desserts, and what to look for at Thai markets and stalls.
- Khanom Krok: Thai Coconut Pancakes and How to Eat Them
What khanom krok is, how it tastes, how to order it fresh from Thai street stalls, and how it compares to other Thai desserts.
- Langsat Fruit in Thailand: Longkong vs Duku, Season and How to Eat It
Langsat explained for Thailand travelers: how it differs from longkong, duku and longan, when it's in season, how to peel it without sticky hands, and whether it's worth buying.
- Lod Chong: Singapore vs Classic and How to Order
What lod chong is, why one version is called 'Singapore', and how to order and choose a bowl of this pandan-and-coconut Thai dessert.
- Longan Fruit in Thailand: Taste, Season & How to Eat It
What longan tastes like, when it's in season in Thailand, how to choose and peel it, and how it differs from lychee and rambutan.
- Mango Season in Thailand: Best Months & What to Eat
When mango season peaks in Thailand, how green and ripe mango differ, and which varieties and months suit your trip.
- Mango Sticky Rice in Thailand: When and How to Order
What mango sticky rice is, how to order it in Thailand, when mangoes are in season, how to spot a good plate, and how to make it at home.
- Mangosteen in Thailand: Season, How to Pick and Eat It
Mangosteen is Thailand's 'queen of fruits'. Learn when it's in season, how to pick a ripe one, how to open it, and what to try instead.
- Pomelo in Thailand: Taste, How to Peel It, Where to Buy
What pomelo tastes like, how to peel and choose one, how Thais eat it, and what to know before buying it in Thailand.
- Rambutan in Thailand: Taste, Season and How to Eat It
What rambutan tastes like, how to open and store it, and how to buy it fresh at Thai markets. Includes a quick comparison with lychee and longan.
- Salak (Snake Fruit) in Thailand: Taste, Peeling, Buying
Salak fruit, or snake fruit, tastes sweet, tart and slightly astringent. Learn how to peel it, pick ripe ones and buy it from Thai street vendors.
- Santol Fruit in Thailand: Taste, Ripeness and How to Eat It
Wondering what santol tastes like? Learn how to pick a ripe one, how to eat it and avoid the seed, and when to find it in Thailand.
- Sugar Apple in Thailand: How to Pick, Ripen and Eat It
What sugar apple is, how it tastes, how to pick a ripe one at Thai markets, how to eat it, and who should be careful with the seeds and skin.
- Thai Coconut Ice Cream: What It Is, Where to Eat It & How to Order
Thai coconut ice cream explained: what it is, how it's served, toppings, where to find it in Thailand, and what to know before you buy.
- Thai Custard: Kanom Tuay vs Sangkaya Explained
Thai custard means different dishes. Compare steamed coconut kanom tuay and egg-based pumpkin sangkaya, with ordering tips and how to choose.
- Thai Fruit Season: Month-by-Month Guide to What's Ripe
See which Thai fruits peak each month, where to find them by region, and how to buy and eat them safely. Plan your trip around the season.
- Thai Mango Guide: Varieties, Season and How to Eat It
Nam dok mai vs green mango, when each is in season, how Thais eat them, and how to buy or take mango home.
- Thai Roti: Street Dessert Guide, Types & How to Order
What Thai roti is, the main types (banana, egg, crispy, sai mai), how to order at a street cart, and what to expect. Sweet and savory.
- Tub Tim Krob: Thai Red Ruby Dessert Guide
What tub tim krob is, how it tastes, how to order it in Thailand, and a quick home-recipe summary. Compare it with other Thai desserts.