evidence: The main fruit season in Thailand runs from April – July. During this time there’s no excuse for not trying some tropical Thai fruits that are more exotic than a watermelon. The mainland close to Koh Chang, in Trat and Chanthaburi provinces is one of the major fruit growing areas in the country. At this time of year the roadsides are lined with bustling go-downs and gas station forecourts become makeshift markets as local farmers sell fruit by the pick up truck load to buyers from Bangkok and elsewhere.