🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Tha Khoi pomelo traces back to Ban Tha Khoi in Mueang Kao subdistrict, Mueang Phichit district, where it's been grown for over a hundred years before spreading to thrive in Pho Prathap Chang district too. What keeps people hooked is the pinkish flesh, segments that stay dry rather than mushy, a sweetness up front followed by a soft tartness, juicy, with few seeds to almost none — easy to eat with no bitter aftertaste. It now holds GI registration under the name 'Tha Khoi Pomelo of Mueang Phichit,' with growers across the province licensed to use the mark as a guarantee that the fruit really comes from here.
On the season, we'll say it straight: Tha Khoi pomelo's main harvest runs from October to April. That's when the flesh is at its sweetest and juiciest, supply is plentiful, and prices are easier on the wallet. Around mid-year (roughly June to September) a few farms still pick gradually, but there's far less to go around. If you're set on buying at the farm itself, call ahead to check whether they have fruit, so you don't make the trip for nothing.
Tha Khoi pomelo farms & buying spots — Phichit's best
Lung Lae Farm (Pho Prathap Chang)
The most familiar farm name in Phichit — around 40 rai of orchard, over 2,000 trees, run for several decades. They grow the original Tha Khoi variety plus Khao Taeng Kwa and Thong Dee, with quality tight enough to export overseas. If you want genuine Tha Khoi pomelo with well-picked fruit, this is the first place that comes to mind. Best to call and arrange a visit before heading in.
Pomelo farms, Tha Khoi / Mueang Kao
The variety's birthplace, around Ban Tha Khoi in Mueang Kao subdistrict, where smaller farms are scattered all over — many of them GI members in the province. The draw is getting pomelo from the genuine original growing area. Some farms open for farm-gate sales during harvest season; ask the locals around there and they'll point you to whichever farm is selling.
Som-O Siam (Phichit souvenir center)
A center selling Phichit's local produce and souvenirs on Sra Luang Road in Mueang district, gathering graded Tha Khoi pomelo in one spot along with processed souvenirs and other local goods. Good for anyone short on time to drive out to a farm and wanting one stop before heading home. Several sizes to choose from.
Roadside stalls along the Pho Prathap Chang route
During harvest season, growers set up sheds and stalls along the road through Pho Prathap Chang district, selling fresh straight from the orchards beside the road. Many sell mixed bags at 4 fruit for 100 baht — good value and a chance to try a few. The charm is chatting with the growers who picked them.
Fresh markets / souvenir shops in Phichit town
Around the fresh markets and souvenir shops in Phichit town, Tha Khoi pomelo turns up in season alongside other local fruit. Good for anyone staying in town who wants to buy a small amount. You can taste before you buy at several stalls, and prices start cheap.
Agritourism farms (pick-your-own / tasting on site)
Some GI-affiliated farms have grown into agritourism spots, opening up for walks through the groves, pomelo tasting on site, and buying to take home. Good for families or anyone who likes learning how it's grown. Most need advance booking and open seasonally — ask the provincial agriculture office or the farm's page before you go.
How to pick a tasty Tha Khoi pomelo
A fruit that's just right to eat will have a soft, creamy-yellow skin that's started to look a little less taut. Lift it and feel the weight in your hand — one that feels heavy and dense for its size is usually juicier than one that feels light and hollow. If you're buying at the farm, just ask the grower for a taste first, then pick the size you like.
Want to taste deeper? Try a Phichit food tour or cooking class
Half a day with a local who knows the lanes — or cooking a dish yourself — teaches you more than just eating. Book ahead on Klook or GetYourGuide.
Souvenirs from Phichit pomelo and fruit
If carrying whole fresh pomelo home isn't practical, Phichit has processed souvenirs that are easier to tote — made from the pomelo itself and from the province's other well-known fruit. They keep longer and make good gifts.
Four-flavor candied pomelo (Som-O Kaeo)
Pomelo rind and flesh simmered into a sweet–sour–salty–mildly spicy candy, a standout souvenir around Pho Prathap Chang. Keeps well and easy to carry.
Phichit mango
Fa Lan, Phet Ban Lat and Nam Dok Mai varieties, known for fruiting ahead of the main season. Supply peaks from February to April.
Candied tamarind / local sweets
Four-flavor candied tamarind and local sweets, cheap and good to buy as a roadside snack or a gift set.
Buying Tha Khoi pomelo for the best value
- Come October–April — the main season, when supply is plentiful, the flesh is at its sweetest and juiciest, and prices drop to easier-on-the-wallet levels than off-season.
- Farm-gate is better value — around Pho Prathap Chang and Tha Khoi they sell direct from the orchard, at better prices than in town. Some sell in bulk at 4 for ฿100.
- Call before visiting a farm — many farms pick gradually at different times, so call ahead to ask whether they have fruit and are open, and you won't waste the trip.
- Want a souvenir that keeps — go for four-flavor candied pomelo or candied tamarind; easier to carry and shares among more people than fresh fruit.
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