TAT invites couples to tie the knot and enjoy the month of love in Thailand

Wedding ceremony at the Red Lotus Sea, Udon Thani (14-15 February)
Bridal couples will be given consent to enter into marriage in a wrist-binding ceremony, unique to Thai-Isan culture. Marriage registration will be organised for the couples among millions of red lotus at the wetlands of Kum Pavapi Reservoir and Nong Han. Couples will also be treated to a specially-arranged city tour on a beautifully-decorated tram, and will have the chance to pay homage to Udon Thani’s holy beings. The Red Lotus Sea is an extremely romantic place for lovers, married couples and honeymooners. It is not only Udon Thani’s scenic tourist attraction, but has also been considered by CNN to be one of the world’s 15 most peculiar lakes.

‘Pai Ruk Sut Khop Fa’ – Love on the Horizon (14-15 February)
This year marks the 7th edition of ‘Pai Rak Sut Khop Fa’ (Love on the Horizon) – the Valentine’s Day celebration at Pai district of Mae Hong Son. Couples will get the chance to enjoy a rally along the romantic route of Chiang Mai – Pai (Route1095) with fun activities and nice surprises en route. They will also have the opportunity to visit Santichon Yunnan Cultural Village China and taste the authentic Yunnan cuisine, stay overnight in four-star accommodation and join a wedding party as well as mini concert of love songs amid the romantic mountainous atmosphere. Pai is the most popular tourist destination in the Thai northernmost province of Mae Hong Son. The district is known for its serenity and picturesque mountainous scenery, and a wide range of accommodation from luxury resorts to budget hotels.

Love Festival at Srinakarin Dam (13-14 February)
This special Valentine’s Day celebration is organised at the famous Srinakarin Dam on the Kwai Yai River, located in Si Sawat district, Kanchanaburi. It aims at attracting environmentally-conscious couples to take part in green and community-based activities; such as, a mini-walk rally and build check dams for villagers. To instill the love of nature and boost up the sense of environmental conservation among the participants, the national park also allows visitors to get into the Rajanurak Learning Centre and the Srinakarin Power Plant through a specially-organised educational tour programme. Couples with green hearts joining the event will also be hosted to a night’s accommodation at the park on Valentine’s Day.

Elephant-back Wedding Ceremony in Surin (13-14 February)
This is one of the most unique Siamese ways to get married. Known as the “Sut Tae” ritual, this sacred ceremony will be organised at the Elephant Study Centre in Tha Tum district, where on Valentine’s Day itself, the local people, (known as Kuai) will help couples wed in their traditional style. The grooms, clad in Thai silk, will sit atop a majestic elephant and ride with great pomp to greet their brides-to-be. When they join their grooms on top of their gigantic steed, a magnificent parade will take place as special ceremonies are performed to ensure a long and happy union. The marriage registration formalities will take place while the couples are on the elephants. Locals believe this way of getting married will ensure good fortune and prosperity to the couples for years to come.

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