sceadugenga Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I've scoured Chiang Rai for Som-O... I'm going into withdrawal symptoms. I need one a day for my weight loss program. Any sightings get back to me urgently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandahar Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 None to be found at the corner market of Den Haa but I will stay vigilant in my travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dindong Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 none at talat Sri Saimoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 I mght have a run down to the wholesale market on the Super Highway later. The big one near the new bus station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Is that northern Thai for pomelo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 That's it PB, the giant sweet grapefruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I love it. Huge grapefruit that self-divides into hundreds of capsules. Available in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 When the season is over I'm not sure what you can do scea. As for Northern Thai, it is quite possible that they have their own word for Som-o but it is definitely not in common use. Have never heard a Thai in Bangkok or the North call it anything but Som-o, perhaps followed by the more specific variety. Taste varies quite a bit depending on variety. You may be out of luck until they are in season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 My mistake - I thought the central Thai word was pomelo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 My mistake - I thought the central Thai word was pomelo. No problem. For the academics out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulDee Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Check any of the major supermarkets. Most carry it already peeled and sectored. More expensive but also more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Check any of the major supermarkets. Most carry it already peeled and sectored. More expensive but also more convenient. Central and Paragon are perhaps a little out of reach from where scea lives. Think he should stick to the local produce markets. (They are only more convenient if you don't have a wife or girlfriend who will peel them for you.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 They have it in Big C in small quantities. I have servants to peel it for me, so I refuse to buy it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannaman Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Som-O or Pomelo can be dangerous if taken with alcohol. There are chemicals in it's juice that combines with booze to produce a poison which can induce severe vomiting. So, beware! I've checked to see if is seasonal, no, it is available all year round, but I do think it is rather in short supply at this time of year. Try the market adjoining the flower market you should find some there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 Oh wise old lannaman, the flower market was definitely on my list of hunting grounds. Interesting what you say about Som-O and alcohol, not that I'm likely to combine the two as you know. I remember when grapefruit juice and vodka was a popular cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannaman Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Oh wise old lannaman, the flower market was definitely on my list of hunting grounds.Interesting what you say about Som-O and alcohol, not that I'm likely to combine the two as you know. I remember when grapefruit juice and vodka was a popular cocktail. Not so much of the old please. I'm not a pensioner until Wednesday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 So the Som-Os will be on you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 Mission accomplished, there were three stalls selling it at the flower market. At 60B/80B each I'll be restricting my intake though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Mission accomplished, there were three stalls selling it at the flower market. At 60B/80B each I'll be restricting my intake though. Next time you visit Chiang Mai you can stock up at those roadside vendors at the checkpoint 10 clicks south of Chiang Dao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubby Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Wiang Kean Seems to be the Som-O growing Capital of Chiang Rai. I'm sure I've seen a few trees still with fruit. I'll check next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 Ta jubs and LRB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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