Jasmine Flower Prices Soar to 2,000 Baht per Kilo for Mother's Day
Jasmine flower prices have tripled ahead of Mother's Day, reaching up to 2,000 baht per kilogram at Chai Nat market due to heavy rains that have reduced supply across the region.
As Mother's Day approaches, jasmine flower prices at Chai Nat municipal fresh market have climbed steeply to around 1,000–2,000 baht per kilogram, with other flowers also rising sharply. The market atmosphere is noticeably quiet compared to previous years.
Sunant, a flower vendor at Chai Nat municipal fresh market, explained that jasmine prices this year are significantly higher than last year, ranging from just over 1,000 to nearly 2,000 baht per kilogram. Heavy rains across the region have prevented jasmine plants from flowering, reducing the supply reaching markets. Combined with economic constraints, foot traffic and sales have been slow. Garland arrangements retail from 20 to 200 baht depending on size and quality. However, shops have foregone promotions this year because the cost of fresh flowers, especially jasmine, is prohibitively high.
Normally, jasmine sells for 550–700 baht per kilogram, but during the Mother's Day season it jumps to 1,900–2,000 baht per kilogram.
