12 gold marriage certificates up for grabs as couples rush to registerA couple show off their marriage certificates at the Bang Rak district office in Bangkok on Saturday. Authorities were offering 12 coveted gold marriage certificates as part of the annual Valentine’s Day celebration in the “District of Love”. (Photos: Bang Rak district office)Hundreds of couples flocked to register their marriages in Bang Rak district of Bangkok on Saturday, hoping to receive one of 12 coveted gold marriage certificates in a Valentine’s Day celebration. The atmosphere was lively at the Jewellery Trade Center (JTC) on Silom Road, where the Bang Rak district office and various agencies jointly hosted the “Rak Na Bang Rak – Rak (Love) @ Bangrak” event. The Bang Rak district office opened online reservations for Valentine’s Day marriage registration between Jan 7 and Feb 9, during which 1,259 couples secured appointments.

Source: Bangkok Post February 14, 2026 08:52 UTC