Fresh Flowers in Bangkok for Valentine’s Day

Fresh Flowers in Bangkok for Valentine’s Day      

Valentine’s Day is going to be here in a few days, and florists all over Bangkok are already hard at work preparing beautiful bouquets and arrangements to be used as decorations and given as gifts. On Valentine’s Day, flowers are important all over the world – and Thailand is no exception. But what you may not realise is that fresh flowers in Bangkok have an important role to play throughout the year.

In this post, we’re going to explain the importance of certain flowers in Thai culture. In addition to that, we’ll also offer some tips on where you can find and purchase beautiful, freshly cut flowers in Bangkok.

You’ll Find These Blossoms at Flower Markets in Bangkok

Fresh flowers are affordable and easy to find in Thailand. As in the West, many varieties of flowers also carry subtle and special meaning. Here are a few of the popular types of flowers that you will find for sale in Bangkok:

• Roses: The first roses were probably cultivated in China about 5,000 years ago. In the millennia since, they’ve spread around the world and become an important symbol of love and romance for many cultures. You’ll find roses available all over Bangkok, from major markets to small florists.
• Frangipani: Originally from the Americas, frangipani (also known as ‘plumeria’) are now extremely popular in Thailand. The frangipani grows on a tree and often appears in colourful floral arrangements.
• Orchids: Thailand is famous for its many varieties of exotic orchids. There are more than 1,000 different species found here, so it’s safe to say that you’ll be able to find lovely blossoms available at speciality florists.
• Jasmine: This fragrant flower is found everywhere in Thailand. It is particularly popular on Mother’s Day, as jasmine also stands in as a symbol for maternal love. However, this flower is popular throughout the year. You’ll even find it sold car-to-car as part of fragrant, ornamental wreaths to hang from your rear-view mirror at major intersections in Thailand.
• Chrysanthemum: ‘Mums’ are also very popular in Thailand – often found at fresh flower markets in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of friendship and happiness.

There are many other types of flowers available in Bangkok. If you are staying with Centre Point Hotels and Resorts and are looking for a nearby florist, the front-desk staff can point you in the right direction.

Visit Pak Klong Talad: Bangkok’s Fresh Flower Market

For a truly impressive display of flowers for sale in Bangkok, there is no better place to visit than Pak Klong Talad, the fresh flower market. This is actually a wholesale market, so you can easily buy blossoms in bundles of 50, 100 or even more. However, you will find standard retail florists on site who sell smaller bouquets and displays throughout the year.

It goes without saying that Pak Klong Talad is a bustling place to visit on Valentine’s Day. It is located along the Chao Phaya River near Wat Pho, so it’s easily visited by taxi from any Centre Point hotel. Please let the front desk staff know if you need help arranging transport.