A woman prays to find love on Valentine’s Day at Ha Pagoda in Hanoi on February 14, 2024. Young men and women flocked to an ancient pagoda in central Hanoi on February 14 hoping a Valentine’s Day offering would help them find a partner — a major priority for many Vietnamese.//AFP

Vietnamese Valentine’s: help me find a partner, Buddha

Hanoi, Vietnam – Young men and women flocked to an ancient pagoda in central Hanoi on Wednesday hoping a Valentine’s Day offering would help them find a partner — a major…

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The caption reads, ‘We love Royal Ajarn (teacher)..

Valentine’s Day sees wave of support for Princess Sirindhorn

More and more people are using the occasion of Valentine’s Day to offer their moral support to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, in the wake of an incident involving a…

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LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on Valentine’s Day

Many LGBT+ couples went to the Jewellery Trade Centre (JTC) on Silom Road in Bang Rak district today, to register their union on Valentine’s Day. They were among about 800…

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Black roses are the latest trend, despite Thailand’s long-held belief of them as a symbol of immortality, death, and the supernatural.

Roses, lovers and cats – Pak Khlong Talat at dusk

Pak Khlong Talat, the Bangkok flower market, runs from midday into the night, seven days a week. While it’s never empty, Valentine’s Day gave tourists and locals a timely excuse…

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The price of love: Valentine’s Day spending to reach more than 2.5 billion baht in 2024

Valentine’s Day is expected to cost consumers more this year as inflation remains sticky. Yet despite the economic doldrums, they are planning to celebrate the official day of love with…

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Man who walked 1,200km to meet his online mate weds on Valentine’s Day

The 52-year-old Yasothon man, who started walking the 1,200km from Nakhon Nayok on January 14th to ask for the hand of his love in the southern province of Satun, whom…

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It is the third year in a row that Mr Florido has handed out bonus payments to singletons in local government. PHOTO: MAYOR MATT FLORIDO WITHAHEART/FACEBOOK

Philippine mayor gives singles extra pay on Valentine’s Day

A life-long bachelor mayor in the Philippines is giving single staff extra pay on Tuesday for Valentine’s Day, to show gratitude for the extra hours they work and show that “someone loves them”. Lonely hearts at General Luna town hall…

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Many Thai couples register marriages on Valentine’s Day in Bangkok

Every year, numerous couples in Thailand register their marriages on Valentine’s Day, with special activities organised by district offices, where official marriage licenses are issued. But this year is a…

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LGBT activists rally on Valentine’s Day in Bangkok to demand same-sex marriage rights

A demonstration, led by political activist, Brahmasara “Fah” Viradhammajari and his partner Titat “Peter” Kuantrakul, was held at the CAT Telecom building in Bangkok today (Monday), when they intended to…

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Pair of rare red-headed vultures sent to Thai wildlife sanctuary to mate

St. Valentine’s Day, traditionally marked annually on February 14th, is when people express their love, normally through the giving of red roses. For a small group of dedicated conservationists, however,…

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Flower power takes a knock ahead Valentine’s Day

The Covid-19 pandemic and a slow economic recovery is set to make the Day of Love more expensive this year, posing a challenge for florists and gift shops in the…

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Bangkok district office to offer free marriage registration for same-sex couples on Valentine’s Day

Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district office will provide a free marriage registration service for same sex couples and issue certificates on Valentine’s Day. The district director, Pongjakarin Tavornpong, said today…

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‘Condom use is sexy’: Mexico City campaigners of Valentine’s Day

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Residents in Mexico’s sprawling capital were encouraged to play it safe on Valentine’s Day, as 100,000 condoms were distributed across the city’s metro stations on Thursday…

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