Trang state expands monthly Valentine’s Day tradition
Discussed: 12 Feb 2025 at 19: 27
Same-sex people will be able to get part for the first time in underground marriages in Trang, which have become a Valentine’s Day tradition in Thailand.
The special event will take place in two locations in the southern province: one close to the famed Morakot ( Emerald ) cave and the other nearby Koh Kradan beach.
According to deputy state representative Sasikarn Watthanachan on Wednesday, couples may register their relationships at these two subaquatic hotspots starting this Friday, February 14 until the subsequent Friday.
Thailand became the second country in Asia to recognize same-sex unions next month, becoming the first nation in Southeast Asia. On January 23, the relationship equality law became effective, thousands of people exchanged vows.
Trang, which has hosted underground weddings for 28 years, is proud to be able to accept women’s rights to married without fear of discrimination, said Ms Sasikarn.
From Friday through Sunday, members of the Gay community will stage a colorful festival to draw people’s attention. There will also be food and lodging discounts available.
Trang’s marine weddings entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2000. According to Ms. Sasikarn, this has boosted the local market and boosted Thailand’s marriage culture abroad.