Like the charming people, exotic fruit greets you on almost every corner in Thailand. The country’s fertile plains and hot tropical climate, as well as its more temperate northern regions, means that pretty much anything grows here. As a result, few places on earth can claim to have such a plentiful supply of gorgeous and tasty fruit.

Take advantage of this abundance by trying as many as possible. Yes, many may, at first sight, seem strange – the spiky stinker durian being the best example. But rest assured, once you’ve had a try you’ll soon be chomping nonstop. Not only is fruit cheap, healthy and nutritious, it’s also a great way to rehydrate – a superb snack. If you’re feeling really adventurous, why not also take a leap of faith and try your portion the way the locals have it – with a small bag of salt, sugar and chilli?