It is a well known fact that Thailand has so many different types of fruits to offer all year round. The reason for that is the unappreciated and underrated hot weather and our insane heat. Most of the locals, like myself, have to go to supermarkets and fresh markets to purchase fruits and other fresh produce. But there are other times when we don't really need to because we can just be walking down the street or stepping outside of the house when these pick up trucks loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables appear with a salesperson who will wave you in to check out their products at much cheaper prices (compared to the market in general)
The reason they can set the price much lower is mainly because the fresh produce usually comes from their own farms or gardens. You could ask them anything regarding their products and they'd be able to tell you when the seeds were planted and when they were harvested, including little tips on how to keep their fruits and vegetables fresh much longer, which sometimes don't necessarily need to be refrigerated.
These watermelons, for instance, are priced at 20 THB (40p/ 50c) each, which is 3 times cheaper than a regular price. When asked, the salesperson explained that she was able to sell them so cheaply because these literally came from her back garden. She was so confident about her watermelons that you can pick any watermelon you want and she would cut it in half just to show you that the inside was naturally red and very much juicy- just like the ones on display. If you ever run into any of these pick up trucks, you are in luck. Not only you are in for a real treat, you are in for a great bargain!
The reason they can set the price much lower is mainly because the fresh produce usually comes from their own farms or gardens. You could ask them anything regarding their products and they'd be able to tell you when the seeds were planted and when they were harvested, including little tips on how to keep their fruits and vegetables fresh much longer, which sometimes don't necessarily need to be refrigerated.
These watermelons, for instance, are priced at 20 THB (40p/ 50c) each, which is 3 times cheaper than a regular price. When asked, the salesperson explained that she was able to sell them so cheaply because these literally came from her back garden. She was so confident about her watermelons that you can pick any watermelon you want and she would cut it in half just to show you that the inside was naturally red and very much juicy- just like the ones on display. If you ever run into any of these pick up trucks, you are in luck. Not only you are in for a real treat, you are in for a great bargain!
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