“The Queen of Andaman Fruits,” the Phuket pineapple is available for between 1,543 and 15,430 bahtOrders are now being taken for a local strain of pineapple valued at more than 15,000 baht each. Dubbed “The Queen of Andaman Fruits,” Phuket pineapple is renowned for its unique and mellow flavour, crisp texture and pleasant aroma. The sale is being handled by Phuket Pracharat Rak Samakkhee Co Ltd, a social enterprise. Phuket Pracharat Rak Samakkhee Co executive Weerachai Pranweerapaiboon said at the launch that taking orders for the fruit was aimed at promoting cultivation of the Phuket pineapple. There were only 2,200 rai of Phuket pineapple orchards left in the province.

Source: Bangkok Post December 15, 2017 08:18 UTC