Eating fruit has always been one of the few things people like to do when they travel to Thailand. There's nothing like a slice of watermelon to hydrate under the sun and nothing like mango and sticky rice for dessert. Most people would like to have a coconut or two.

This article will introduce you to the 9 most delicious fruits in Thailand.

1. Longkong

Originating in Southeast Asia, this sweet, juicy fruit has a texture somewhat like passion fruit, recognizable by its yellowish-brown skin and smoky white flesh. It is worth mentioning that Longkong also has a distant relative with thinner skin named langsad.

When eating, gently press the peel with your fingers to tear it apart and tear it into strips.

2. Custard Apple

Soft and sweet, custard apples are ubiquitous in Thailand and easily available at local stalls. To eat, split the fruit in half with your hands and scoop out the pulp with a spoon.

3. Mangosteen

Mangosteen is very sweet, with a slightly sour taste, and the peel is thick and tightly wrapped. Mangosteen is known as the "Queen of Fruits" because of its health benefits. The purple rind is the best slit down the middle and separated with your fingers to reveal the snow-white flesh. Larger petals may contain seeds.

4. Pomelo

Pomelo is a bit like grapefruit in many ways, though much sweeter and less bitter. It is a member of the citrus family and comes in pink and yellow. In Thailand, you will usually find pomelo peeled, but if you buy a whole, just cut off the outer green skin, peel off the white fleshy part and enjoy.

5. Rose Apple

This fruit, which looks like a red pepper, tastes refreshing and sweet, not at all like the subtropical fruit known for its rich sweetness. Although its sweetness is not very obvious, it will make you want to eat it after eating one.

It is a fruit loved by the Thai people. Eating it in the hot summer can quench your thirst without the burden of excessive sugar.

6. Papaya

Papayas are best eaten cooked and fresh and are usually found in breakfast buffets all over Thailand - not to mention nearly every street fruit stand. At home, the familiar green, unripe variety is used to make the famous Som Tum dish (Thai papaya salad).

Smooth, sweet, and slightly tart at the same time, you need to peel off the skin of this delicious fruit and remove all the seeds from the middle.

7. Mango

In Thailand, you'll find many different types of mangoes, but the sweet, ripe varieties are the most popular with tourists. Mangoes can be enjoyed on their own or in desserts like the ever-popular Sticky Rice Mango, which is also great soaked in coconut milk.

8. Guava

Guava is a mildly acidic fruit high in vitamin C. It's very refreshing and best eaten with a crispy exterior and a decently soft interior.

Be careful with sweet guavas that have been treated with sugar. It is delicious, but many people mistakenly believe that it is a gift of nature. Standard guavas don’t taste too sweet, which is why it is often sold with a small bag of sugar and chilli (for dipping).

9. Pineapple

Ripe Thai pineapples are very sweet and juicy, with soft and aromatic flesh. An occasional sprinkling of salt is also added to soften its bite.

The best way to cut is to unscrew the crown with the leaves first, then cut off the bottom skin, place it on a cutting board, and cut the skin off, making sure to cut deep enough to remove the pineapple eye as well.