Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail
The Rai Vanasin Market in East Pattaya was buzzing with anticipation yesterday as eager shoppers scrambled to stock up on fresh produce for the upcoming Pattaya Vegetarian Festival, which kicks off today, October 2 and runs until October 12.
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The Rai Vanasin Market in East Pattaya was buzzing with anticipation yesterday as eager shoppers scrambled to stock up on fresh produce for the upcoming Pattaya Vegetarian Festival, which kicks off today, October 2 and runs until October 12. However, as the crowds grew, so did the prices – with many vegetables seeing eye-watering surges just days before the festival begins.
In a dramatic twist, vegetable prices spiked by an average of 20% compared to the previous week, with staples such as cabbage, radishes, and Chinese cabbage bearing the brunt of the increase. Cabbage now costs an eye-watering 140 baht per kilogramme, while radishes have skyrocketed to 300 baht, and Chinese cabbage has hit a jaw-dropping 350 baht per kilogramme.
Kanjana Jaisuk, a local vendor, revealed the reason behind the price surge, blaming it on widespread flooding in key…