Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: Ms. Wongthai, a 72-year-old resident of Village 6 in the Champa Subdistrict of Tha Ruea District, has taken an unusual step to safeguard her mango harvest. She has put up a sign urging potential fruit thieves to wait until the mangoes are ripe before they steal them.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Wongthai led reporters to her mango tree, which is now fenced and prominently displays a sign with the message: '.Don't rush to steal the mangoes. Let the fruit grow big first, then come and steal it, so you can eat it deliciously.' The decision to erect the sign and fence came after repeated incidents of unripe mango theft. Ms. Wongthai expressed her frustration, noting that while she didn't mind people eating the mangoes if they asked, taking them without permission, especially when they're not ripe, results in sour, inedible fruit and waste.
The thefts have escalated recently, leaving her mango trees nearly barren. In response, her son constructed a fence and helped put up the warning sign. Ms. Wongthai hopes the sign will encourage people to ask for the fruit politely and wait until it is ripe, ensuring they enjoy its sweet and creamy taste.