More coconuts (hundreds of millions!) are exported from Thailand than from any other country in the world, and for good reason. Young Thai coconuts are well known for being the best in the world, even compared to other countries in Southeast Asia. The variety most commonly grown in Thailand is called “Nam Hom,” which translates to “fragrant water.” Indeed, these coconuts are unique for a variety of reasons.

Nam Hom

Another popular tropical fruit among Thai and foreign consumers is the fragrant coconut, or Ma-Phrao Nam-Hom in Thai. Glucose, a type of sugar found in coconut water and readily absorbed by human bodies, is present. The result is that drinking coconut juice almost immediately makes one feel refreshed. Additionally, the energy content of the 100-gram bottle of coconut water is only 79 kcal.

Although there are other coconut cultivars in Thailand, the Nam-Hom coconut is the most well-known and widely adored, as it produces delicious, aromatic fruits that may be consumed as either fresh fruit or coconut juice. It is also widely acknowledged that the Ratchaburi province, which also produces the most coconut fruits in Thailand, is the source of the best Nam-Hom coconut.