Lips locked at all times -- including for bathroom breaks and meals -- is the less than romantic challenge facing Thai couples trying for the kiss to blow away all kisses at a Valentine's Day marathon. Seven couples have brought their lips together in the Thai beach resort of Pattaya, some 100 km (62 miles) southeast of Bangkok, hoping to break the world record for longest continuous kiss - which currently stands at nearly two days. The marathon kicked off on Sunday and will go through Valentine's Day, with prizes and glory for the pair that manages to hold out longer than 46 hours, 24 minutes and nine seconds. That record was set in 2011 by Lakkana Tiranarat, 31, and her husband, both back this year for another go. "We'll try to do better than last year but maybe just for a little longer. We'll see how tough the other competitors are but we'll do our best," Lakkana said. Each couple has a space of 1 square metre (yard) to prove their affection for each other. Food and drink … [Read more...] about Couples face off in Valentine’s Day ordeal
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‘Fifty Shades’ steamy tale sets record for Valentine’s Day
"Fifty Shades of Grey," an erotic film criticized by reviewers, drew eager fans of the steamy novel it’s based on and set box-office records for Valentine’s Day and the Presidents Day weekend. The R-rated picture, from Comcast Corp.’s Universal Pictures, opened with sales of $81.7 million from Friday to Sunday in the U.S. and Canada, researcher Rentrak Corp. said in an e-mailed statement. Forecasters say it may reach $95 million over the extended Presidents Day weekend. "Fifty Shades" benefited from Valentine’s Day falling over a holiday weekend, along with deft marketing and reviews that, while criticizing its sadomasochistic theme, stoked the interest of moviegoers. It’s already the fastest-selling R-rated film, according to ticket seller Fandango.com, and is boosting prospects for a record-breaking 2015 for cinema owners. "Controversy sells," Paul Dergarabedian, senior analyst at Rentrak, said in a telephone interview. "Everyone was talking about this … [Read more...] about ‘Fifty Shades’ steamy tale sets record for Valentine’s Day
Where to celebrate your Valentine’s Day
Caravelle Hotel Valentine's high tea at Lobby Lounge promotes an array of finger food and sweet treats including mini lover hearts filled with raspberry mousse, homemade pink marshmallows and orange blossom crème brulee. Valentine's eight-course set dinner at Reflections Restaurant features with candle and live piano music. Valentine's buffet dinner at Restaurant Nineteen includes a spread of international gourmet cuisine, an oyster bar together with fresh seafood, barbeque and action stations will take center stage among a plethora of favorite Asian and Western mains, appetizers, soups, salads, cheeses and 21 indulgent desserts. … [Read more...] about Where to celebrate your Valentine’s Day
Vietnam to kick off Lunar New Year break on Valentine’s Day
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed off on a proposal that will have the upcoming Tet break start two days before Lunar New Year's Day, which falls on February 16, 2018. This option is the first of the two seven-day options proposed by the labor ministry in September. Under the second option, the holiday will start on February 15, a day before Tet, and run until February 21, the sixth day of the New Year. Schools and other businesses across the country usually follow the same break as government offices. "The holiday would start on [December] 29 and people would go to work from [January] 6," Mai Tien Dung, Chairman of Office of the Government Office, said Thursday, referring to the dates in the lunar calendar. The holiday would accordingly be from February 14-20. "We should not have a short break so public servants can visit their hometown, family, relatives and friends, but the break should not be too long either," Dung said. The government's preferred … [Read more...] about Vietnam to kick off Lunar New Year break on Valentine’s Day
Vietnam set to kick off Lunar New Year break on Valentine’s Day
Vietnam's Government Office on Thursday announced the government is favoring a proposal that would have the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) break start two days before New Year's Day, which falls on February 16, 2018. "The holiday would start on [December] 29 and people would go to work from [January] 6," said Mai Tien Dung, Minister, Chief of Office of the Government Office, referring to the dates in the lunar calendar. The holiday would accordingly be from February 14-20. "We should not have a short break so public servants can visit their hometown, family, relatives and friends, but the break should not be too long either," Dung said. This option is the first of the two 7-day options proposed by the labor ministry in September. Under the second option, the holiday will start on February 15, a day before Tet, and run until February 21, the sixth day of the New Year. Schools and other businesses across the country usually follow the same break as government offices. The government … [Read more...] about Vietnam set to kick off Lunar New Year break on Valentine’s Day