Red and pink roses are in high demand for Valentine's Day, but many flower vendors in Chiang Rai province complain of poor quality blooms and reduced supply this year. (Photo by Chinpat Chaimon)CHIANG RAI: Sales of Valentine's Day roses are expected to be down this year, but prices will still go up because the plants are producing fewer blooms. “Vendors here buy flowers from several gardens in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces. The retail price of single rose is 20 baht, but only grade B and C roses are available at the market. "For Valentine’s Day, grade A roses are expected to be available at the market, but the price will be 40 baht a rose,’’ Ms Kapkaew said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 07, 2018 07:30 UTC