Local Products
Fruit-growing is one
of Phichit's major occupations. Among
its more well-known produce are pomelo,
jack-fruit, Krathon and Maprang. Fruits
are also use in making several kinds of
products.
Som O (pomelo) is probably
Phichit's most well-known and best-selling
fruit. Grown mainly in Pho Prathap Chang
district, it has a mixed sweet and sour
taste and has no seeds. The flesh is pinkish.
There are two seasons for pomelo - October
and April. The peels of young pomelo are
made into jam-like sweets, highly popular
as snack.
Makham Kaeo is another
highly popular buy. The tamarind fruits
are turned into a kind of candy which
has a pleasant taste of sourness, saltiness,
sweetness and slight pungency.
A popular handicraft of the province
is the colourful hand-woven fabric . Reasonably
prices, it is a widely available at Ban
Pa Dang in Taphan Hin district.
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