Durians and mangosteens

[Guest]

Does anyone know when is the best time to find them available in Thailand or are they to be had about any time?

[allstar88]

the fruits are available all year,but durian is best may-august and mangosteen may-september.  i must get out more      

[Guest]

thanks a bunch. could still be some available next month, just not the prime time for them. some think durians are an aphrodisiac. not sure i think that, but i do like the taste. mangosteens are said to be as high for health benefits of any food you can eat. full of antioxidants.

[Snick]

Prime Mangosteen season just ended, it was great you could get 2 kilos for 30 baht. I was eating 'em every day.

You can still find Durian, but Mangosteens are scarce right now. There is a big fruit market next to chatuuchaak weekend market if you want to be very adventurous.

os. Watch out for Durian and Alchahol - they don't mix not sure why but I have been warned many times about drinking and eating Durian.

[Guest]

Hi, I am a new member here and just searching the board.

I have been several times in Asia and during the first tours I did not know that durian should not be mixed with alcohol. A whole durian was too much for me and so I ate it and drank some brandy and ate more and drank some brandy.

Any results ? No, I am still alive

[stogie bear]

Nice article about the durian fruit!

[Guest]

Where can I get one of those t shirts Stogie?