Witness History The world's longest kiss
Feb 17, 2025
Ekkachai, one half of the Thai couple who set the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss, shares his unforgettable story. He reminisces about the couple's incredible feat of kissing for 58 hours and 35 minutes and what it took to prepare for such an endurance test. Ekkachai reveals the challenges they faced, from fatigue to the emotional hurdles of their eventual separation. His reflections highlight the bittersweet nature of their achievement, vowing that despite their differences, the memory of that record-breaking kiss will always hold a special place in his heart.
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Kissing Competition in Thailand
- Ekachai and Laksana participated in a kissing competition in Pattaya, Thailand, in 2011.
- They aimed to break the world record for the longest kiss amidst media attention and strict rules.
History of Longest Kiss Competition
- The first longest kiss record was set in 1998 in Michigan, lasting 29 hours.
- Since then, the competition has become global, with couples competing in various locations.
Challenges and Strategies
- Ekachai describes the challenges of the competition, including strict rules and physical exhaustion.
- He and his wife employed strategies like pinching each other to stay awake.