Thai Couple Who Set World Record Announces Their Separation!

The Thai couple who stunned the world in 2013 with a marathon 58-hour, 35-minute kiss have announced their separation. The duo, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, made history by securing the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss.

By Kanan Parmar 05 Mar 2025 in News

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Thai Couple Who Set World Record Announces Their Separation

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Thai pair who shocked the world in 2013 by sharing a 58-hour, 35-minute kiss have called it quits, BBC reported. The couple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, set a Guinness World Record as the longest kiss.
Their achievement was no walkover—it involved staying huddled in an embrace with no sleep, standing for more than two days.

However, in a turn of events that has left many admirers disheartened, the couple has now decided to go their separate ways. While they have not disclosed specific reasons for their split, they admitted to gradually growing apart over time.

"It’s with a heavy heart that we share this personal change," Ekkachai said in a podcast. He reflected on their journey together, expressing gratitude for the cherished memories they had created but acknowledging that it was time for them to move forward separately.

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Even after breaking up, the couple has ensured that they will still coexist with respect and concentrate on co-parenting their children harmoniously. Their connection, albeit transformed, remains anchored in experience and knowledge.

Ekkachai and Laksana had experience in breaking records. Prior to their 2013 victory, they had already set the longest kiss record in 2011. Not only did they gain international recognition, but their win also entitled them to a grand prize of 100,000 Thai Baht (£2,200) and two diamond rings valued at another 100,000 Baht (£2,200).

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After their record-breaking accomplishment, Guinness World Records later on substituted the 'longest kiss' category with a 'longest kissing marathon' title.