Valentine’s Day

  • Thailand HotelsValentine Surf & Turf BBQ Feast Extravaganza at Dark Waters Rooftop Bar

    Valentine Surf & Turf BBQ Feast Extravaganza at Dark Waters Rooftop Bar

    This Valentine’s Day, on February 14, 2024, Ten Six Hundred at Chao Phraya, Bangkok by Preference proudly extends an invitation to couples for an exclusive celebration at the enchanting Dark Waters Rooftop Bar. Elevate your romantic experience as the hotel promises an evening brimming with culinary delights, live music, and breathtaking views. Indulge in a lavish surf & turf BBQ…

  • China NewsEight year old girl receives diamond necklace from classmate in Valentine’s surprise

    Eight year old girl receives diamond necklace from classmate in Valentine’s surprise

    An eight year old girl was gifted a diamond necklace for Valentine’s Day by a classmate, leaving her mother shocked at both the extravagant gift and the subsequent refusal by the boy’s parents to reclaim it. The incident occurred in Yiyang City, Hunan Province, China. The local media reported that on February 14 this year, the young girl returned from…

  • Hot NewsWarrior Zhuo and the Fish Farmer, a TikTok love story

    Warrior Zhuo and the Fish Farmer, a TikTok love story

    As women all over the world struggle to avoid nuptial nonsense if they can, the ancient institution has lost none of its lustre in China, where love and marriage blossom beside the street, and Warrior Zhuo met her match. Chinese media loves a love story. Zero-to-hero narratives with fairy-tale endings are not hard to find in the world’s most populous…

  • EventsEarly Valentine’s Day Guinness World Record set for longest underwater smooch

    Early Valentine’s Day Guinness World Record set for longest underwater smooch

    Valentine’s Day did not go down without a record-breaking smooch. A couple sealed the holiday a bit earlier, on February 4, with an underwater kiss that broke the Guinness World Record for the longest underwater snog. The kiss lasted four minutes and six seconds, smashing the previous record by 42 seconds. An Italian couple held the previous record for the…

  • Pattaya NewsNearly 100 Pattaya couples register marriages while riding elephants on Valentine’s Day

    Nearly 100 Pattaya couples register marriages while riding elephants on Valentine’s Day

    Love was in the air in Pattaya on Valentine’s Day (yesterday) when nearly 100 couples registered marriages while riding elephants. A total of 99 lucky couples registered their marriages on elephants’ back at Pattaya’s Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens. Sattahip district Sunthorn Munawaro travelled to the garden to register the couples. The event, which has been held annually since 2010, was…

  • Thailand NewsMan walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day

    Man walks over ‘500 miles’ and ‘500 more’ to marry his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day

    The man who walked over “500 miles” and almost “500 more” and “to be the man who wakes up next to” his love, today arrived at his destination. Suthep “Maew” Prompjit walked 1,200 kilometres to prove true love still exists and met his girlfriend for the first time, after talking on social media for nearly six months. They start a…

  • ExpatsDon’t wank during video calls, warns police

    Don’t wank during video calls, warns police

    A day after Royal Thai Police warned women to be wary of “sextortion” on Valentine’s Day, men have been told not to wank during video calls. Police reckon it could lead men open to blackmail by fraudsters using fake profile photos of attractive women. Pol Col Siriwat Deephor, deputy chief of the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), reported that dozens…

  • World NewsPays to be single! Filipino single staff get bonuses

    Pays to be single! Filipino single staff get bonuses

    This Valentine’s Day, how much is your relationship worth? No really, exactly how much? Because employees of the town hall in one city in the Philippines are getting bonus pay for being single on Valentine’s Day. The incentive comes as a thank you from Mayor Matt Florido, a lifelong bachelor himself, who’s giving extra salary to single staff members of…

  • NewsFeeling lonely on Valentine’s Day? Name a cockroach after an ex and feel better

    Feeling lonely on Valentine’s Day? Name a cockroach after an ex and feel better

    Single and feeling a little lonely on Valentine’s Day, then why not name a cockroach or rat after an ex and feed it to an animal to make you feel better? No, we’re not kidding and it’s more common than you think. Naming a cockroach after a former lover is the brainchild of San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The zoo…

  • Politics News‘No roses on Valentine’s Day!’ Bangkok election commission advises candidates

    ‘No roses on Valentine’s Day!’ Bangkok election commission advises candidates

    It turns out roses on Valentine’s Day aren’t a good idea for everyone. The director of the Election Commission’s Bangkok branch yesterday advised candidates in the upcoming general election on May 7 not to hand out roses on Valentine’s Day. The director, Samran Tanpanit, said that roses handed out on such special occasions could be considered by authorities as a…

  • Thailand video newsThailand’s lovers warned about ‘sextortion’ ahead of Valentine’s Day | Thailand News Today

    Thailand’s lovers warned about ‘sextortion’ ahead of Valentine’s Day | Thailand News Today

    Thailand’s lovers warned about ‘sextortion’ ahead of Valentine’s Day The Thai police have warned women to be wary of “sextortion” scams as lovers throughout the world tomorrow celebrate the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day. The Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) warned that danger lurks around the corner. They issued a warning to couples about the dangers of recording their sexy…

  • World NewsPrice of roses rise, but many express Valentine’s love online

    Price of roses rise, but many express Valentine’s love online

    Roses have been the traditional gift of love for Valentine’s Day for several centuries. But modern-day V-Day is bringing new trends in the way couples declare their love for one another, with social media platforms and applications offering creative and personalised digital options for expressing affection. Video calls, for instance, have seen a surge as more couples opt for private…

  • Northern Thailand NewsGive your lover shallots this Valentine’s Day, suggests PM Prayut

    Give your lover shallots this Valentine’s Day, suggests PM Prayut

    The smell of red onion is in the air this Valentine’s Day in Thailand as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha invites the public to send shallots to their lover instead of a red rose this year. PM Prayut is pushing shallots as a symbol of love this V-day to support shallot farmers in Srisaket province in northeast Thailand. The shallots grown…

  • GuidesA guide to 5 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

    A guide to 5 romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is coming up next week, and whether you’re taken or single, the holiday can be a good time to reflect on love, romance, and relationships. Those spending their Valentine’s Day with a special someone will appreciate movies with sweet love stories and happy endings. Meanwhile, single people might enjoy movies with darker storylines, and reminders that they’re not…

  • Hot NewsBangkok government invites couples to register marriages in lieu of Valentine’s Day

    Bangkok government invites couples to register marriages in lieu of Valentine’s Day

    Bangkok government has invited all couples, who have been hit by Cupid’s arrow, to register their marriages instead of Valentine’s Day. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced the “Silom of Love @Bangrak” event, which is welcoming couples to commemorate their love. According to ASEAN Now, Chardchart says they can register their marriages at the Bang Rak district office on Valentine’s Day. The office is…

  • Economy NewsThailand’s Valentine’s Day spending expected to jump for first time in 5 years

    Thailand’s Valentine’s Day spending expected to jump for first time in 5 years

    Thailand’s Valentine’s Day spending is expected to jump for the first time in five years this year, according to a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Spending is expected to hit over 2.4 billion baht this year, the survey said. The survey shows a 57.1% increase in spending compared to last year, with the majority…

  • GuidesTop romantic destinations in Thailand for Valentine’s Day

    Top romantic destinations in Thailand for Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is almost here, and love is in the air! If you haven’t found the perfect destination to show your special someone how much they mean to you, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway or an action-packed adventure, there are plenty of romantic destinations in Thailand that will make this Valentine’s Day…

  • EventsThailand’s biggest LGBTQ+ wedding planned for Valentine’s Day

    Thailand’s biggest LGBTQ+ wedding planned for Valentine’s Day

    At least 100 LGBTQ+ couples plan to make history this Valentine’s Day when they converge on Bangkok to take part in Thailand’s biggest LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony. The event will be held at the Thai-Japan Bangkok Youth Centre and is hoped to raise awareness of the struggle for gay rights and marriage equality. As of now, same-sex marriages, civil unions, domestic…

  • EventsLove is in the air… and the beer… and the Prosecco

    Love is in the air… and the beer… and the Prosecco

    Origins of Valentine’s Day, with a Thai twist, by Barry Daniel Saint Valentine’s Day is traditionally a time for romance, flowers, candle-lit dinners and the whispering of sweet nothings into the shell-like ear of the object of your affections. But in Phuket there can be other distractions! History is unclear on whether any of The Beatles had journeyed to Thailand…

  • Thailand video newsWill Thailand add more restrictions today? | GMT

    Will Thailand add more restrictions today? | GMT

    The government is considering tightening anti-Covid measures on Valentine’s Day and the Songkran holiday period in response to a rapid increase in new infections. Officers used metal detectors to search the seaside by the Rawai beachfront villa where Sandhu was killed and found a semi-automatic Walther PPK and a CZ gun in the water. The collection of a tourism fee…

  • Thailand NewsTinder Thailand launches Valentine’s campaign at Bangkok shrine of love

    Tinder Thailand launches Valentine’s campaign at Bangkok shrine of love

    If the god of love is too busy to fulfil love wishes, Tinder might be able to help. The dating application Tinder Thailand is collaborating with CentralWorld in Bangkok to launch the Valentine’s Day campaign LOVE destiNATION right in front of a popular shrine where many go to pray for love. In front of the Trimurti Shrine by the shopping…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok district invites LGBTQ+ to sign unofficial marriage certificate this Valentine’s Day

    Bangkok district invites LGBTQ+ to sign unofficial marriage certificate this Valentine’s Day

    For this Valentine’s Day, Bang Khun Thian district in Bangkok has invited LGBTQ+ couples and people of all genders to sign the unofficial “marriage” certificate for the first time in Thailand. However, the district’s official Facebook page seems to have taken down the post advertising the event. Under Thai law, marriage is only between a man and a woman. The…

  • Thailand NewsThais pray at Bangkok’s shrine of love during Valentine’s weekend

    Thais pray at Bangkok’s shrine of love during Valentine’s weekend

    While couples went out on dates and romantic outings for Valentine’s Day, some single Thais prayed to the God of Love. Kneeling on red hearts taped to the ground by the Trimurti Shrine, people placed their hands together in the “wai” position and held their offerings of red roses and incense between their palms. Hundreds of Thais seeking love crowded the…

  • Bangkok NewsNo Valentine’s Day marriage licenses will be issued in Bangkok due to Covid-19

    No Valentine’s Day marriage licenses will be issued in Bangkok due to Covid-19

    Couples in Bangkok wishing to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day will have to wait. Bangkok officials have banned the issuing of marriage licenses on Valentine’s Day in all 50 districts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the holiday. District offices are packed every year on February 14 with hundreds of couples queuing up to get marriage licenses, especially…

  • Việt NamQuảng Ngãi: Giết chết bạn trai ngay đêm Valentine

    Quảng Ngãi: Giết chết bạn trai ngay đêm Valentine

    Ngay đêm Valentine, Huyền giết chết bạn trai và gọi điện báo tin cho cảnh sát 113, rồi đầu thú tại Công an xã Bình Phú (huyện Bình Sơn). Vào 23h ngày hôm qua (14/2), tại khu vực ở thôn Phú Nhiêu 1, xã Bình Phú, huyện Bình Sơn (Quảng Ngãi) xảy ra một vụ án mạng. Lãnh đạo Công…

  • Việt NamGiá xăng giảm mạnh ngày Valentine

    Giá xăng giảm mạnh ngày Valentine

    Từ 15h chiều nay, giá các loại xăng E5 RON 92, RON95 đồng loạt giảm mạnh theo quyết định của liên Bộ Tài chính – Công Thương. Chiều nay (ngày 14/2), giá bán lẻ xăng dầu tiếp tục được điều chỉnh theo chu kỳ 15 ngày/lần. Giá xăng RON 95 giảm 742 đồng/lít còn 19.380 đồng/lít, xăng E5 RON 92…

  • Việt NamGợi ý những status thả thính Valentine khiến crush gục ngã

    Gợi ý những status thả thính Valentine khiến crush gục ngã

    Valentine đang cận kề, những bạn chưa có người thương sao không thử đăng một status mùi mẫn để thả thính crush nhỉ! Có cả một tuyển tập những status mùi mẫn để các FA thả thính crush đây: – Muốn bắt cọp thì vào vườn thú, muốn tìm chỗ trú thì vào tim em – Anh không phải đế…

  • Northern Thailand NewsUPDATE: Kalasin shooting. Husband dies after shooting.

    UPDATE: Kalasin shooting. Husband dies after shooting.

    A Kalasin private school executive, shot in the head after a Valentine’s Day fight with his wife, has died in hospital as a result of his injuries. The death of 45 year old Ratthasart Panichpongsapak has prompted police to file a murder charge against the man’s 44 year old wife Mayura Panichpongsapak. Mayura was initially charged with attempted murder and…

  • Bangkok NewsValentine’s roses leap in price this year

    Valentine’s roses leap in price this year

    Roses are red Violets are blue A red rose used to cost 15 baht Now it’s 52! The price of roses has spiked to almost double from that of the past two years. The popular Valentine’s gift was retailing for up to 70 baht each, a substantial increase from last year’s 50 baht average around Bangkok. In Bangkok, flower vendors…