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Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
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To mark the Valentine season in February 2013, the
Tourism Authority of Thailand is proud to present a number of unique and
memorable ways for wedding and honeymooning couples to either tie the knot or
enjoy the honeymoon of a lifetime.
In recent years, Thailand has become one of the world's
most popular travel destinations for weddings and honeymoons. Many couples
choose Thailand to tie the knot in a land renowned for its sense of grace and
style, following customs and ceremonies with rich roots in Buddhist culture.
The kingdom’s spectacular range of secluded,
all-inclusive resorts, boutique hotels and pool villas also are perfect for
honeymoons. Here are some of the unique ceremonies on offer:
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
13-15 February 2013,
Trang Province:
This Underwater Wedding Ceremony is widely recognised as one of
the world’s most fascinating events. It has gained worldwide popularity as the
first place in the world where a wedding ceremony was held under water. In
2000, the Guinness World Records recognised it as "The Largest Underwater
Wedding Ceremony." The couples also included a number of disabled people,
clearly showing that love knows no bounds. For further details, please check
out www.underwaterwedding.com
Wedding Ceremony on Elephant-Back
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| Wedding Ceremony on Elephant-Back |
14 February 2013,
Surin Province:
Wedding Ceremony on Elephant-Back is held on St. Valentine’s
Day at Elephant Study Center, Tha Tum District, Surin Province. The ceremony,
known as "Sut Tae Ceremony", is the traditional wedding of the local
tribe called "Kuai" which believes that it brings good fortune and
prosperity to the couples. Even the marriage registration process takes place
on elephant-back. Additionally, couples can experience and/or participate in
accompanying activities such as Bai Si Su Khwan, a parade of a symbolic sum of
money representing dowry, traditional drum performance and dancing. Contact
details: TAT Surin office, tel: (66) 44514447.
Wedding Ceremony in “Million Red Lotus” Sea
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February 2013, Udon Thani Province:
Red Lotus in Kumphawadpi reserve in Udon
Thani Province or “Ramsar Site wetland.” Located in Thailand’s Upper Northeast
region, this wetlands area boasts a rich ecosystem full of numerous species of
water plants and marine life. The local people around the Nong Han pond have a
lifestyle that is line with the Sufficiency Economy of His Majesty the King.
They all help to maintain the local ecosystem, making the Nong Han pond clean
and pure. February is also the month in which good weather conditions are ideal
for the local red lilies to bloom. A "tricycle parade” is provided for
wedding couples to pay homage to the Buddha at various prominent temples in the
city of Udon Thani. For further details, please contact TAT Udon Thani office,
Tel: (66) 42325406-7.
“Thailand 2gether Forever”
Bearing the theme of “Flowers and Love”, this activity is
part of the “Thailand 2gether Forever” campaign targeted at wedding couples and
honeymooners. This specific activity will provide them a fast-track entry via
the Immigration Premium Lane at Suvarnabhumi Airport all through February 2013.
For the first time, the privilege is also being extended to same-sex couples.
Newly wedded couples and honeymooning couples can
register at any of the booths located before the Suvarnabhumi Airport
immigration check-in counters. Couples arriving from the East side (Gate A, B
and C) will find the booth located at the end of walking escalator before the
immigration counter number 3. Tourists come from the West side (Gate E, F and
G) will find the booth at the end of walking escalator before the immigration
counter number 1.
After registration, the couples will get stickers,
welcoming gifts and souvenirs (Sukjai dolls). Thereafter, they will be escorted
into the immigration Premium Lane No. 2 where they will have to show the
stickers to the Immigration officers.
Over the years, Thailand has won a number of awards
recognising the many creative and unique opportunities to get married and/or
enjoy a memorable honeymoon. These awards include:
- The Most Popular Wedding Destination Award at the 8th Annual International Awards 2012 organised by Hospitality India and Explore the World magazines on 21 November 2012.
- Earlier in 2012, Thailand won the Best Wedding Destination Award conferred by Travel & Leisure magazine.
- In the January 2011 issue of Recommend magazine, Thailand was named by the travel agent community as the “Sexiest Romance Honeymoon Destination in Asia.”
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