The Covid-19 pandemic and a slow economic recovery is set to make the Day of Love more expensive this year, posing a challenge for florists and gift shops in the city. The same constraints are also affecting lovebirds’ celebration plans.

 

A recent survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce predicts spending of around 2 billion baht on valentine’s Day this year, the lowest in 15 years, with average spending of 1,176 baht per person.

 

More than half of respondents (51 %) said they expect their celebration will be low-key. The high price of goods, the Covid-19 pandemic, political uncertainty, and its effects have prompted caution in consumer spending. Reduced income, job loss, safety concerns, and fears of job loss are additional factors. About 83 % said they plan to celebrate this special occasion with their loved ones at home.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/flower-power-takes-a-knock-ahead-valentines-day/

 

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Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

4 hours ago, talahtnut said:

Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

Paying for her to visit a hairdresser's salon?

I asked the Wife to make a choice. Either a bunch of flowers at around 1500 Baht plus, that will be dead inside a week, or, she can order suki yaki (apologies for the spelling), for the Family for a thousand Baht. Needless to say, I am 500 Baht up on the deal, and they have dinner tonight on me.....

5 hours ago, talahtnut said:

Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

All heart, it's nice to see it's still alive in these times of strife.

7 hours ago, talahtnut said:

Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

Not related to Valentine day, but I do remember my Dad brought a mangle, for my Mum for a  Xmas present in the 50s similar to this;

8 hours ago, talahtnut said:

Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

So you found her a new BF and are leaving her?

 

 

Mine told me a week ago not to be upset if she does not like what I buy her or use it.

 

Therefore I am taking her at her word and not buying her anything.

 

As to flowers the safer bet is to buy them the day before at 1/3 the cost and freeze them.

 

I could never understand how the business community in al countries can allow this annual rip off.

Yes for us single people, it is a simpler time of year. for the married, well reading some of the

posts, I can understand why the marriage may not last. Happy Valentines.

10 hours ago, talahtnut said:

Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

Happy days, I remember the time I got an iron for the wife's birthday. Still got the scars.

16 hours ago, talahtnut said:

Never seen the sense in buying flowers,

My missus will be getting a new mop head this year.

You old romantic you lol