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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Thaipairwhoshockedthe world in 2013bysharinga58-hour, 35-minute kiss havecalleditquits, BBC reported. Thecouple, Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat,setaGuinness World Recordasthe longest kiss.
Theirachievementwas nowalkover—itinvolvedstayinghuddledin an embracewithnosleep, standing formorethantwo 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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Evenafterbreakingup, the couple hasensuredthat they willstillcoexistwithrespect andconcentrateon co-parenting their childrenharmoniously. Theirconnection,albeittransformed, remains anchored in experience andknowledge.

Ekkachai and Laksanahadexperienceinbreakingrecords.Priortotheir 2013victory, they had already setthe longest kiss record in 2011.Not onlydidtheygaininternationalrecognition,buttheir win also entitledthemtoa grand prize of 100,000 Thai Baht (£2,200) and two diamond ringsvaluedatanother 100,000 Baht (£2,200).

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Aftertheir record-breakingaccomplishment, Guinness World Recordslateronsubstitutedthe'longest kiss'categorywith a'longest kissing marathon'title.