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You are here: Home / Culture / Thai Cuisine / 19 Taste Bud Tickling Fruits of Thailand (Includes English Translations)

19 Taste Bud Tickling Fruits of Thailand (Includes English Translations)

Eating fruit is always among the top few things people say they love about visiting Thailand.

There's nothing quite like a piece of watermelon to rehydrate after being out in the sun, and nothing quite like mango and sticky rice for dessert. Most people are partial to a coconut or two, too.

However, due to the language barrier and not knowing what’s beyond the skin of the more exotic fruit varieties, most visitors rarely get beyond mangoes and bananas, and perhaps a bit of papaya or dragon fruit at the hotel buffet.

So in this post I explore 19 of my favourite Thai fruits, some of which I'm sure you've never heard of.  I've included the Thai script names too, so you can copy and paste them down and request the fruit at your local fruit stall.

I've also noted the season (months) each fruit is harvested and sold: This is useful to know because fruit in Thailand is most delicious when eaten in season. Also consider that while you can get numerous fruits all year round, if a fruit is sold out of season it is likely to be grown under artificial conditions and by using more pesticides.

1. Longkong / ลองกอง

Season: July – September/October

Originating in SE Asia, this sweet and juicy fruit is a little like passion fruit in texture, and is recognisable from its pale yellowy-brown skin and smokey white flesh. For the record, longkong also has a thinner-skinned cousin known as langsad (ลางสาด).

To eat, break open the skin by pressing lightly with your fingers and tear off in strips.

 

longkong

2. Custard Apple – Noi Nah / น้อยหน่า

Season: June – September

Intensely soft and sweet, custard apple is grown everywhere in Thailand and easy to come by at local stalls.

To eat, divide the fruit into two with your hands and scoop out the soft pulpy flesh with a spoon.

thai custard apple

3. Mangosteen – Mung Koot / มังคุด

Season: May – September

Mangosteen is wonderfully sweet, with a touch of sour caused by the thick skin that tightly encases the fruit. It is known as the “queen of fruits,  due to its extensive health benefits.

The purple skin is best removed by making an incision down the middle and parting with your fingers to reveal the snow-white flesh. Larger segments may contain seeds.

thai mangosteen

4. Pomelo – Som-O / ส้มโอ

Season: August – November

Pomelo is a little like grapefruit in many ways, albeit more sweet than bitter. It’s a member of the citrus family and comes in pink and yellow varieties.

You’ll usually find som-o ready peeled in a pack, but if you buy a whole one, simple carve off the outer green skin, peel away the white fleshy bits and enjoy. Arroy!

thai pomelo

5. Rose Apple – Chom-Poo / ชมพู่

Season: Year-round

This Thai fruit is pretty easy to remember; just think of the beautiful Thai actress of the same name. And like Chom Poo (the actress), this fruit is delightfully refreshing, and therefore best consumed on a hot day.

If overripe, the fruit can be a little acidy, so don’t leave it in the fridge for more than a day.  To eat, cut through the skin, as you would an apple, and remove the hard core.

thai rose apple

6. Papaya  – Ma La Kaw / มะละกอ

Season: Year-round

Papaya is best eaten ripe and fresh, and is commonly found at breakfast buffets all over Thailand – not to mention pretty much every street fruit stall. The green, unripe type you may be familiar with back home is used for the famous Som Tum dish (Thai papaya salad).

Smooth, sweet and slightly sour at the same time, you’ll need to skin this delicious fruit and remove all the seeds from the centre.

thai papaya

7. Mango – Ma-Muang / มะม่วง

Season: April – June

You’ll find a number of different types of mango around Thailand, but the sweet, ripe variety are most popular with visitors. Mangoes are delicious eaten alone, or in a dessert such as the popular Sticky Rice & Mango dish, which is awesome when soaked in coconut milk too.

To skin your mango, carve the skin length ways and chop into squares. When chopping, cut closely to the big seed in the middle of the fruit.

thai mango

8. Guava – Fa-Rang / ฝรั่ง

Season: Year-round

Yes, it’s the fruit that brings a chuckle with it every time you buy: “A farang buying a farang…teehehe”.

Guava is a mildly acidic fruit stacked with vitamin C. It’s super refreshing and best eaten when crisp on the outside and medium-soft on the inside.

Beware of the really sweet guava that's treated with sugar. It’s delicious, don’t get me wrong, but many make the mistake of thinking it was blessed this way by Mother Nature. Standard guava isn’t that sweet, which is why it is often sold with a small packet of sugar and chilli (for dipping).

thai guava

9. Pineapple – Sap-Pa-Rot / สับปะรด

Season: April – June / December – January

When properly ripe, Thai pineapple is very sweet and succulent, with a soft, fragrant pulp. Occasionally, a sprinkle of salt is added to temper its bite; a technique also used to prolong a fruit’s shelf life.

Best practice cutting requires that you first twist off the leafy crown, then cut off the skin at the bottom, place on a chopping board and slice off the skin, ensuring that you cut deep enough to take off the eyes too.

thai pineapple

10. Sapodilla – La Moot / ละมุด

Season: September – December

Probably my favorite fruit found in Thailand, la moot is blessed with caramel brown, honey-flavoured brown flesh that gets sweeter and juicier the more it ripens.

To eat, cut in half and squeeze the fruit free of the skin, or carefully peel with a knife. Mind the hard seeds!

thai sapodilla

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11. Watermelon – Tang Mo / แตงโม

Season: Year-round

You can tell a Thai watermelon by its dark green appearance. The fruit is deliciously sweet and crisp on the palette. It also comes in a yellow variety, which is not as sweet but just as refreshing.

To eat, slice lengthways from the stalk and cut into sections. Then, pass the blade of your knife between the skin and fruit. You’ll also need to pick out those pesky seeds.

thai watermelon

12. Lychee – Lin Chi / ลิ้นจี่

Season: April-June

No doubt you’ve tasted a lychee before, but how about a Thai lychee, or lin chi as they’re called here?

Break open the easily removed pinkish-red skin and you’ll reveal the sweetest, moreish lychee you’ve ever tasted. If you get the chance, make sure you try a Thai lin chi shake!

The skin of a lychee is easily removed by piercing it with your thumb.

thai lychee

13. Tangerine – Som Kiew-Waan / ส้มเขียวหวาน

Season: September – February

Nope, this isn’t just any old tangerine, so don’t be fooled by the green skin that makes the fruit look somewhat unripe. This is the extremely fragrant, deliciously sweet Thai tangerine, which is perfect for squeezing to make fresh juice.

You might have trouble peeling these babies, so cut lengthways from the stalk and peel the skin with a knife. Avoid wearing a white t-shirt!

thai tangerine

14. Rambutan – Ngoh / เงาะ

Season: May – September

Rambutan is a particular favorite with Thais and foreigners alike. Spiky green stalks and pinkish skin guard this cloud-white refreshing fruit with care, which when peeled reveals a sweet, slightly acidic oval delight.

Veteran ngoh eaters will be adept at peeling with a simple thumb squeeze, but beginners may need to make an incision with a knife.

Be careful not to chow down on the hard seed in the middle.

thai rambutan

15. Longan ­– Lam Yai / ลำใย

Season: June-August

Historically referred to as “dragon eye”, the longan fruit is similar to a lychee but a little sweeter and not so juicy. The translucent pulp is also similar to that of longkong, and the similar sounding names often confuse foreign visitors.

The easiest way to peel lam yai is to make an incision with your thumbnail and tear away the rest of the skin. Carefully bite off the pulp with your teeth, avoiding the hard, inedible seed in the centre.

Thai Longan

16. Dragon Fruit ­– Gael Mangon / แก้วมังกร

Season: Year-round

Dragon fruit is actually a type of cactus, which explains its colorful yet alien-like appearance. The fruit comes in three colours: two have pink skin, but with different coloured flesh (one white, the other red), while the other type is yellow with white flesh.

Sweet and crunchy, dragon fruit tastes a bit like a cross between kiwi and pear.

When ripe enough the skin is easily torn open, otherwise slice lengthways and squeeze the fruit from its skin.

thai dragonfruit

17. Jackfruit – Khanon / ขนุน

Season: Year-round

The jackfruit is indigenous to the rain forests of South and Southeast Asia, and found widely throughout Thailand. Huge in appearance, jackfruit has very thick skin and fruits can reach 36 kg in weight and up to 90 cm long!

Its yellow or orange flesh is sweet and unique tasting, and extremely filling, I might add.

It isn’t likely you’ll be cutting open jackfruit yourself, so be sensible and buy a readymade pack at the market. Yum!

thai jackfruit

18. Durian / ทุเรียน

Season: April – August

Durian is dubbed the “King of Fruits” and, like Marmite, you’ll either love it or hate it. This rather pungent fruit may offend some, and is often banned from entering hotel rooms.

Durian comes in many different varieties, with Morn Thong, Kan Yao and Chanee being the most commonly purchased.

The fruit is housed in a hugely stalked, pendulous skin, and the fruit seated in a capsule that is split into 3 to 5 segments. Each segment contains l to 5 seeds, each of which is embedded in a sweet, rich and creamy pulp.

thai durian

19. Small Banana – Gluay Naam Waah / กล้วยน้ำว้า

Season: Year-round

I have saved my favourite until last. This mighty little banana is known for its creamy texture and bodily benefits.

Not quite as sweet as “gluay homme” (the standard long, sweet banana), gluay nam waa is its smaller, more filling cousin that's makes for the perfect breakfast cereal accompaniment or healthy on the go snack.

When you buy a bunch, makes sure you grab a bunch with a few ripe ones to eat on the day of purchase, and the rest nearly ripe so they'll keep for a couple more days. If you buy them too ripe they'll be over ripe and going black within 48 hours.

Sometimes these beauties are tough to peel, so if need be just slice in half with a knife, or try opening from the other end. Delicious!

thai bananas

Want to add a fruit I’ve missed? Which is your favourite?

Oh, by the way, if you’re still wondering why the coconut isn’t on the list, it’s because it is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, also known as a dry drupe. However, when using loose definitions, the coconut can be all three: a fruit, a nut, and a seed.

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Last Updated on February 6, 2018

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  1. Maggie says

    November 26, 2022 at 12:21 pm

    Nice article.
    What about Jamun/Java plum & Tap Tim?
    Reply

    Nov 26, 2022 at 12:21 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      November 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

      I'm not sure I have had the Jamun plum or Tap Tim.
      Reply

      Nov 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

  2. Ronald Wang says

    July 15, 2021 at 3:37 am

    I have to agree some varieties Indian mangoes taste the best in the world, sweetness, texture, especially with very unique pleasant fragrance. I have tasted many varieties from the world, some are pretty or very good but still no comparison to Indian mangoes. I am not an Indian, I just voice my fair opinions. Also, remember, mangoes all originally came from Indian regions. Thai mangoes are very good especially compare to most commercial varieties.
    Reply

    Jul 15, 2021 at 3:37 am

  3. Thaibybirth says

    June 14, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Great topic! Its also noteworthy that certain provinces are famous for certain fruits and if u visit them during season you will find markets with mountains of them. For example in Ragong: abundance of durian, mangosteen and rambutans

    Some other recommended fruits:
    Ma prang มะปราง (Marian plum)
    Ma fueng มะเฟือง (Star fruit)
    Ma yom มะยม (Star gooseberry - very sour!)
    Ma gok มะกอก (Thai olive)
    Putsa พุทรา (jujube)
    Reply

    Jun 14, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      June 15, 2020 at 4:53 am

      I'll pass on Durian but I do appreciate Ma prang and Ma fueng!
      Reply

      Jun 15, 2020 at 4:53 am

  4. tom Balfour says

    September 12, 2019 at 1:36 am

    Is longkong the same as lanzonies in the Philippines, if so all the fruit mentioned is also found there
    Reply

    Sep 12, 2019 at 1:36 am

    • TheThailandLife says

      September 12, 2019 at 2:58 am

      I think it is, yes. But all this fruit tastes better in Thailand...said all the Thais :)
      Reply

      Sep 12, 2019 at 2:58 am

  5. Jyoti Prashar says

    July 22, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    The best mangoes in the world are only Indian varieties
    Reply

    Jul 22, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      July 22, 2019 at 10:24 pm

      Why?
      Reply

      Jul 22, 2019 at 10:24 pm

    • Kalpurush says

      July 30, 2019 at 7:56 am

      Ha! Ha!! Luckily, we have "Google" now!!! ;)
      Reply

      Jul 30, 2019 at 7:56 am

    • Hater says

      August 5, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      That is a blindfolded statement.
      If I don't like any mango, how on earth Indian mango would be the best?
      Who gives the rank of the tastes? Were they accepted?
      It is what you like so you said it was the best. I am also blindfolded judging by you by your Indian name as well.
      Reply

      Aug 05, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      • James E says

        August 6, 2019 at 10:14 pm

        Hater, It's a joke. Mangoes originated on the Indian Sub-continent so, in fact, all mangoes are Indian. (Even if, ahem, some *varieties* which were bred elsewhere are tastier than the original. I mean - jeez - even the Brits had to make chutney just so they could eat Indian mangoes and the Brits... well, let's just say you will never see the words "British" and "cuisine" in the same sentence without "French" being between the two... :) )
        Reply

        Aug 06, 2019 at 10:14 pm

  6. Eileen Heathington says

    May 31, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Wondering if you know where I can buy Blue Java Bananas in Phuket in September!!
    Reply

    May 31, 2019 at 11:31 am

  7. Rajarajeshwari Kainthaje says

    March 17, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    Very curious to know the season of Luukjan fruit. So that I can visit Thailand in Luukjan season.
    I didn't find it there last time, in March.
    Reply

    Mar 17, 2019 at 10:13 pm

  8. Ahmed says

    January 31, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    Hi I am in Bangkok and Phuket between 28th March till 7th April.

    Any recommendation fruits. I plan to bring back some for my daughter. We are currently in the UAE. It's a 6 hour flight.

    Thanks in advance,
    Ahmed
    Reply

    Jan 31, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      January 31, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      I think dried fruits are better suited to travel. Dried mango is a favourite, but try to get the no added sugar variety.
      Reply

      Jan 31, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    • James E says

      February 1, 2019 at 12:20 am

      Also check the regulations regarding the import of fresh fruits. Many countries/regions restrict the importation of any fresh produce. Here in the US there are bins reserved for that very purpose before you even get to immigration and customs.

      But... I've found that pineapples travel quite well (if not quite fully ripe). Mangoes, not so much unless you go for green ones. Ngoh, Mung Koot, and Lin Chi should all travel fine as long as you don't crush them. Always do it carry-on as it seems less like you're trying to smuggle them in and more like you just didn't read the signs. Not that I would advise any of this but I've heard it's possible...
      Reply

      Feb 01, 2019 at 12:20 am

    • Anneke Bodenstein says

      February 20, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      Are we allowed to take fruit out the country?
      Reply

      Feb 20, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      • James E says

        February 20, 2019 at 10:30 pm

        Yes. But, since you can't take it into most countries, limit the amount to what you can eat on the plane. (And you will be tossed out at cruising altitude if any of the fruit is durian...)
        Reply

        Feb 20, 2019 at 10:30 pm

        • Anneke Bodenstein says

          March 18, 2019 at 4:38 pm

          Thank you James... I will not dare eating a Durian on the plane :-)
          I'll pack some mangoes in my suitcase!

          Take care
          Reply

          Mar 18, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    • Anneke Bodenstein says

      March 18, 2019 at 4:26 pm

      Dont miss their Mangoes and Lychees... it is the best in the world!!
      Reply

      Mar 18, 2019 at 4:26 pm

  9. Kimberly says

    January 14, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    I took a pic of this fruit at a stand in Thailand, but I don’t know what it’s name is? Can I send you the photo, to (hopefully) help identify it? Kindly advise. Thanks!
    Reply

    Jan 14, 2019 at 2:50 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      January 14, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Sure. Please email me via the contact form.
      Reply

      Jan 14, 2019 at 6:28 pm

  10. Rukhsana says

    February 23, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    Thanks a lot for the information and for sharing Thai name for each fruit good job
    Reply

    Feb 23, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      February 23, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks. Glad it's useful for you.
      Reply

      Feb 23, 2018 at 5:24 pm

  11. Taswir Haider says

    January 7, 2018 at 3:14 am

    This is my forth visit in Thailand and searched for the sweet guava a lot. I was really looking at Foodland at Sukhumvit Soi 5 and other areas for the Guava (which was very sweet indeed!).
    So now i came to know from your post those guavas were not actually that sweet, instead it was treated with sugar!
    I really miss them every time I get back to my home country. This time I will not! :(:( Thanks buddy for your information.
    Reply

    Jan 07, 2018 at 3:14 am

    • TheThailandLife says

      January 7, 2018 at 3:29 am

      I fell for it too. For ages I thought the fruit was that sweet. Now I just eat the standard variety. Enjoy your next trip!
      Reply

      Jan 07, 2018 at 3:29 am

  12. Balramsaini says

    December 16, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    So nice yar
    Reply

    Dec 16, 2017 at 10:30 pm

  13. donna mason says

    September 24, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    Thanx for this post . My hubby is in Thailand now and doesn't know the name of a fruit he just tried and L O V E S . So helpful and informative .
    Reply

    Sep 24, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      September 25, 2017 at 3:42 am

      Which one was it?
      Reply

      Sep 25, 2017 at 3:42 am

  14. Maaike Kellaway says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:22 pm

    This was so informative and interesting thank you so much for sharing.
    Reply

    Feb 13, 2017 at 10:22 pm

  15. Maurizio says

    November 3, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I have found there another fruit, called jujuba apple (infact, it mixes the appearence of a granny Smith apple with the tast of a jujube...), but I don't know if it' s local or imported... Some personal comment about the other fruit in your interesting list; watermelon and tangerines I found in Bangkok are very far from the italian ones; and also the guavas are long distance relatives with Southern African guavas (guayabas in Mozambique), which are really naturally sweet. I was there during September/October, so may be out of season, but also the (only) jackfruit I tasted appeared dry, unflavoured.....and my colleague reported the same for a durian he took. To close, a question: in Singapore I found wonderful juices of a fruit called yuzu, which reminded me of Sicilian tangerines and Sudanese pink grapefruit. Internet search revealed that fresh fruits are only available in Japan: have you ever met them in Thailand? Thanks
    Reply

    Nov 03, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      November 4, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      Hmmm, I just Googled yuzu and I'm not sure I have come across it, but it is native to SE Asia so I'm sure it can be found here. Jujube (phsaa) apples are native, though quite an acquired taste and therefore not so popular.The jackfruit is usually delightful, but as the season tails off the last batches have, like you say, dried up a tad and can be low quality. I never eat durian so I can't comment; but again you need to catch the freshest harvest.Glad you are enjoying the fruit!
      Reply

      Nov 04, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    • Giuseppe says

      March 15, 2017 at 8:45 am

      Ciao Maurizio, the Jujube พุทรา (Ziziphus zizyphus) is not imported, it grows in Thailand.
      Reply

      Mar 15, 2017 at 8:45 am

  16. Brett Hinch says

    October 25, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    Thank you for your post. I was wondering what fruits are going to be in season for our November visit, and your information certainly helped with that.
    Just one "nit wit " observation/correction, a drupe is ( as far as I know) a fruit category.
    Reply

    Oct 25, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      October 26, 2016 at 9:05 am

      This is a contentious issue, Brett: I quote: "Botanically speaking, a coconut is a fibrous one-seeded drupe, also known as a dry drupe. However, when using loose definitions, the coconut can be all three: a fruit, a nut, and a seed. Botanists love classification." Nit wit was a bit harsh though...so I edited it out :) Longon is in season at the moment. I've been eating loads of it! Enjoy!
      Reply

      Oct 26, 2016 at 9:05 am

  17. tua2kee says

    August 24, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    what about Makarm or Tamarind? It is also commonly found in Thailand.
    Reply

    Aug 24, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      August 24, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Yes! I love both of these too.
      Reply

      Aug 24, 2016 at 6:57 pm

  18. Nigel Bragg says

    February 28, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    A very nice article. I did not see putsaa, which looks like a very small apple and is very tasty. I am happy to get the vocabulary and descriptions of the other fruits though.
    Reply

    Feb 28, 2016 at 6:03 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      February 29, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Ah! You're right Nigel. I was wracking my brain when I wrote it thinking, "I know I've missed one I've tried". Perhaps I will add it in and make it 20.
      Reply

      Feb 29, 2016 at 12:06 pm

  19. Hugo says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    Well written article with great photos !
    I share your love for Thai fruits.
    I eat every morning a freshly made fruit salad with fruits, the market holds ready around the corner.
    Reply

    Feb 25, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      February 26, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Sounds delicious Hugo. I have a fruit stall on my road, which means my fruit bowl is never empty!
      Reply

      Feb 26, 2016 at 12:02 pm

  20. mike hensgen says

    October 11, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Great list and although I love fruit and have lived in Thailand 4 years, probably only batted .500 in familiarity and experience with the 19... thanks for opening my horizons. Am preparing my "explorer list' for next trip to market.
    Reply

    Oct 11, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      Go for it Mike! I'm lucky in that I have two awesome wholesale fruit sellers based right near my home :)
      Reply

      Oct 11, 2014 at 10:32 pm

  21. Gwyn says

    September 30, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    Have to agree with the sweet Mango delish, we have them growing in our garden. As well as starfruit which are nice and refreshing, also a type of cherry which is nothing like the cherries from Europe I think the birds enjoy them the most.
    I also grow grapes and this year trying some figs, no fruit yet.
    Reply

    Sep 30, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      September 30, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      Ahh, starfruit; I completely forgot about that one. I absolutely love figs and would be really interested to know if you manage to grow them. Living in a condo the most I've grown is chilli and tomatoes :)
      Reply

      Sep 30, 2014 at 1:05 pm

  22. Emma says

    September 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I pretty much dig every fruit on that list except durian. I can't stand the smell or the taste. Favorite is probably watermelon. It's something I always look forward to when traveling to thailand.
    Reply

    Sep 26, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      September 27, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      I agree on the durian Emma. I did have a nice durian ice cream once, but it repeated on me for hours after – not a pleasant experience.
      Reply

      Sep 27, 2014 at 1:53 pm

  23. Trevor says

    September 24, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    Now that's a tough choice, but when in season, I gotta say sapodilla is the most awesome fruit I've tasted in Thailand. Jackfruit is up there in my top few too.
    Reply

    Sep 24, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    • TheThailandLife says

      September 24, 2014 at 11:33 pm

      I concur on the sapodilla. Jackfruit is nice every now and again, but winners for me are probably mangosteen and a good old fashioned sweet mango!
      Reply

      Sep 24, 2014 at 11:33 pm

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