Annual Valentine's Day marriage stunt cancelled

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the annual Valentine's Day marriage registration event in the 50 district offices of Bangkok was cancelled for the first time this year. 

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration perm sec Silpsuay Raweesangsoon, who cited the lingering dangers posed by the coronavirus, announced the cancellation of the long-running stunt. 

At Valentine's Day-themed events held at the offices of Bangkok's 50 districts each year, many couples officially register their marriages. The Bang Rak district in central Bangkok is especially popular since its name sounds similar to "Place of Love" in Thai.

Silpsuay said couples are also welcome to register their marriages outside Valentine's Day during government office hours so that it is possible to observe social distancing. 

People can also book a time to come in to reduce waiting times on the BMAQ application. 

Not all official events on the day of love in the country are cancelled. In Loei, at the picturesque Harirak Forest Park, no less, the "This Love Forever" event for couples to register their marriages will also go ahead.