US Ambassador to Thailand Robert Godec had an opportunity to engage with Thai and foreign media today, where he expressed his delight at the first-ever shipment of Thai pomelos reaching the United States. This is a milestone that comes 190 years into the diplomatic ties between the two countries. The first export lot of the popular citrus fruits was dispatched last night.

 

Godec is admittedly a fan of the pomelo, with a fondness for both the white-fleshed and red-fleshed versions. Godec said…

 

“I’ll tell you, I’m very happy to see the first pomelo exports to the United States. Pomelo! I love pomelo, I like both white and red. It’s delicious. Sent to celebrate 190 years.”

 

Godec holds hope that Americans will have the chance to savour the taste of pomelos from this consignment. Moreover, Thailand has previously exported many agricultural products, such as rice, shrimp, and different types of fruit, to the USA. The US Embassy has been working diligently to facilitate more exports from Thailand by navigating health checks, pest inspections, and various other procedures, reported Sanook.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of Fahd Khan, Unsplash

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/us-ambassador-celebrates-first-shipment-of-thai-pomelos-to-america

 

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So the Ambassador loves pomelo, like (almost) everybody else. The difference is that he won't mind at all if the price of local fruits will increase, we will.

An unamed Thai minister was reporting as saying "If we fallout, diplomatically,we will send durians."

Would rather have Ruby Red Grapefruit.