Popular Thai site for weddings gets ready for Valentine’s Day rush

Prince Prajadhipok Sakdidej (King Rama VII) and Princess Rambhai Barni Swastiwat (Queen Rambai Barni) registered their marriage at the Vorapat Piman Throne Hall, Bang Pa-in Palace on Aug 26, 1918. - The Nation

BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Ayutthaya’s Bang Pa-in district office has been dressed up for couples who want to get married on Valentine’s Day, which falls on the last day of Chinese New Year this year, district chief Watchara Krasaechat said on Wednesday (Feb 10).

Bang Pa-in is popular among Thai couples because this was the site of the first Western-style marriage in Thailand.