The flower market of Bangkok is considered one of the most popular markets in the capital city of Thailand and offers its visitors a unique experience where they can be impressed by exquisite, colorful and wonderfully fragrant goods and actively observe what is emerging as one of the most important flower markets of the Asian continent.
From a historical point of view, the market which was established about two hundred years ago was initially designated as a seafood and various seafood market, but slowly other goods, mainly flowers, joined the local trade, and after the latter were sold with resounding success during the second half of the last century, it was decided to make the market definitively and officially a market Wholesale and retail for selling fresh flowers.
One of the things that make the market a successful place is the fact that, unlike other markets that are open for specific periods of time and sometimes not every day, the Bangkok flower market is open 24/7 and although it is bustling with life mainly late at night, any time you choose to visit the place will be successful And quite interesting.
Since the market also caters to the wholesale crowd, the prices there are considered to be very affordable, but of course, the larger the quantity of items you purchase, the discount will be accordingly. Among the most popular flowers in the market you will find local flowers such as orchids, lotus, roses and jasmine alongside excellent quality imported flowers such as irises and maddening tulips.
What will you find in the market? An amazing selection of flowers of many kinds - these are the flowers that will arrive later today in the flower shops in the city and will decorate the table arrangements in the hotels in the city, special decorations and magnificent flower decorations, flower sculptures (mainly of animals), various accessories (jugs, vases, braiding threads and more) and Also a few other stalls including vegetable, fruit and local spice stalls.
It is important to note that if you are interested in purchasing a flower arrangement for a special event or a flower arrangement service, you should visit the market and get a quote, but the final order is recommended to be made in advance so that you can enjoy the goods at the time you wanted and not compromise on the flowers that are in stock that day. Also in this context - make sure to arrive with cash and keep in mind that on times like Valentine's Day and other holidays the prices jump considerably.
