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Flood and Vegetarian Festival Drive Vegetable Price Surge

Flood and Vegetarian Festival Drive Vegetable Price Surge

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Fresh vegetable prices in Yala have surged, with some items doubling in cost due to floods and the upcoming Vegetarian Festival 2026.

  • •Vegetable prices have risen significantly at Muang Mai Market in Yala.
  • •Floods in various areas of Thailand and Bangkok, combined with the upcoming Vegetarian Festival 2026, are driving price increases.
  • •Lettuce prices have increased from 70 Baht to 180 Baht per kilogram.
  • •The Vegetarian Festival 2026 is scheduled for October 10–18, 2026.

Overview

  • •Flooding in various areas of Thailand, including Bangkok and neighboring provinces, has caused widespread impacts.
  • •The Vegetarian Festival 2026 will take place from October 10–18, 2026, with a preparation day on October 9, 2026.
  • •Prices for lettuce, Chinese kale, Choy sum, and morning glory have doubled in some cases.
  • •Lettuce prices at Bao-Ke Racha Phak Sot have risen from 70 Baht to 180 Baht per kilogram.
  • •Morning glory prices have increased from 45 Baht to between 90–100 Baht per kilogram.
  • •Kantaphon Chobnam stated that most vegetables are sourced from Ratchaburi, and prices follow the Ratchaburi market rates.
  • •Local produce in the southern border provinces, such as cucumbers, sweet basil, and holy basil, is available in limited quantities.
  • •Vegetable prices may continue to rise as the Vegetarian Festival approaches due to increased demand and limited supply.

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Key Entities

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️
An area affected by floods contributing to widespread impacts.
Muang Mai Market, Yala City Municipality(ตลาดเมืองใหม่ เทศบาลนครยะลา)
A location where fresh vegetable trading was surveyed in Yala.
Ratchaburi Province(จังหวัดราชบุรี)ℹ️
The source location for most vegetables sold at the shop in Yala.
Yala(ยะลา)
The province where the reported vegetable price surges are occurring.

Organization

Bao-Ke Racha Phak Sot(บ่าว-เก๋ ราชาผักสด)
A fresh vegetable shop located in Muang Mai Market, Yala.

Person

Kantaphon Chobnam(กันตภณ ชอบน้ำ)
A fresh vegetable shop operator who provided details on price increases.