PATTAYA, Thailand — It was one long kiss for a couple — and one record-breaking embrace for mankind.
A determined Bangkok couple locked lips for 46 hours, 24 minutes and 9 seconds to celebrate Valentine’s Day in this southern beach resort town, emerging victorious after a “kissathon” that organizers claim marked the longest recorded smooch in history.
The previous record of just over 32 hours was set in 2009 by a couple in Germany, according to Guinness World Records, whose officials will have to verify the latest milestone for it to become official.
The winners were Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat. They won a diamond ring worth 50,000 Thai Baht ($1,606) and 100,000 Baht ($3,213) in cash.
According to the rules, the lovebirds’ lips could not part at any time. Drinks could only be consumed through straws while continuing the kiss, and the couples had to remain embraced during bathroom breaks — accompanied by monitors.
