Here in bustling Bangkok, the preferred place to get married is at the Bang Rak district office, because the Thai word rak means love, making the drab district office an auspicious location for lovers.
Young and old lovers alike will queue up there and at other district offices that will be registering marriages. Some partner with the private sector for special activities and prizes such as a lucky draw for a gold ring, gift vouchers or raffles for a honeymoon abroad. This demonstrates how Thai society has given Valentine's Day such significance and how love equals matrimony.