J.Long is a fruit vendor located at Bangrak area. Taste of Thailand had this opportunity to have an interview session with her last week.

 

-Where are you from originally?

 

I am originally from Samut Songkram province.

 

-How long have you worked here/owned the business?

 

My family were gardeners, growing Pomelo. When I moved to Bangrak I was 24 yrs old and my first job was as a tailor. Then I changed to be a fruitier.

 

-How is the fruit business going in the Bangrak area now?

 

Now there are just 5 fruit stands in the Bangrak area. Fruits are always popular though! It takes hard work and patience, but I run my business with honesty, selling good quality fruits to the customers.

 

 

– Tell us something about your customers

 

I have both Thai and Foreigners come here to buy fruit.  The foreigners love to come taste all the exotic fruits they don’t get at home!

 

-What are your best selling fruits?

The best-selling fruits are Mangosteen, Durian, Custard apple and mango.

 

-What do you like most about your job?

 

If fruit lovers walk in to my shop I let them try before they buy. I like to see people enjoying the fruit or see them trying something new.

 

 

-What is your favorite Thai food?

 

My favorite Thai food is Green Curry with spotted Feather-back fish balls.

 

 

Interviewed by K. Joker