Koh Samui might call to mind beaches and spas - but its coconuts are of particular acclaim. Local growers will tell you they’re the best in Thailand.

You might equate coconut with a sickly Bounty bar or other fake confection - but that’s set to change.

2 coconut treats to try:

A fresh coconut.

Happily, someone else will wield a very big, very sharp knife (machete?) to cut the coconut open. Drink the juice and then use the provided spoon to scoop out the sides.

(Parents - this is a great drink to get your kids hooked on. They won’t ask for Coke or sugary drinks again.)

A visit to the Samui Coconut Farm

Trained monkeys (yes really) are used to harvest the coconuts. Interesting stuff and well worth the pittance paid on entry.

3 coconut facts:

• Coconuts grow all year - so you can’t miss them.
• Fresh coconut juice has more vitamin C than orange juice.
• 2 million Samui coconuts are shipped to Bangkok every month

Related:

• Other juicy treats on Samui: 10 Thai fruits to try
• When Monkeys Strike Back
• Choeng Mon Beach’s best coconut shakes
• Pineapple shake recipe

Flickr Creative Commons photo: mckaysavage

With love,
  Koh Samui Sunset

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