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Jasmine prices surge ahead of Mother’s Day

A vendor displays a large fresh jasmine and rose petal garland at Mae Kim Heng market in Nakhon Ratchasima. (Photo: Prasit Tangprasert)

NAKHON RATCHASIMA - Jasmine flower prices for Mother’s Day garlands have surged more than 30% compared with a year ago, forcing vendors to raise garland prices while absorbing part of the higher costs to avoid driving away customers.

Mother’s Day on August 12 always brings a significant increase in garland sales, with customers buying flowers to pay respects to their mothers and small retailers purchasing garlands for resale.

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