At the bustling Sri Mueang Market in Thailand’s Ratchaburi Province, 51 year old Sorawat Leuang-ngamkham has found a unique way to attract customers and boost sales of his fruits and vegetables. He dances and shucks coconuts dressed in vibrant colours, providing a lively and eye-catching scene for passersby.

 

When visiting the market, one can’t help but notice Sorawat displaying his dancing skills while peeling aromatic coconuts. His moves resemble a gymnast’s performance, as he tosses coconuts in the air with his hands and elbows, impressing the crowd. Initially from Sai Yok district, Kanchanaburi Province, Sorawat was a barber before he met his wife and moved to Ratchaburi to sell produce.

 

Bringing fruits and vegetables grown in his own garden or from neighbours, such as limes, kaffir limes, Thai basil, holy basil, bananas, and aromatic coconuts, Sorawat transports them using a motorcycle sidecar to Si Mueang Market. With a music system installed on the sidecar, Sorawat is able to dance along to the beats in between sales, which has increased his customer base. Many regulars support him by purchasing several coconuts simultaneously, with the condition that he dances for them first.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of Khaosod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ratchaburi-fruit-seller-boosts-sales-with-lively-dance-and-vibrant-attire

 

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Large market.  Mostly for wholesale.  But there is a retail section.  I haven't seen this guy but I've only been to the market 4-5 times.

In the temple grounds near my home every night there is a food market.

On one stall a guy sells ice-creams, his routine is to scoop up ice-cream while the customer stands about twenty feet away with the dish, he tosses the ice-cream far into the air and into the awaiting dish... he never misses.

Classic case of only 3 socks in the sock drawer whilst getting dressed in the dark

Why does he dress his coconuts in vibrant colours?