Tag Archives: Thailand

Most models in a fashion show

The most models modelling on a catwalk is 282 and was achieved by Have a Good Dream Co., Ltd and Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Ltd (both Thailand) at The Esplanade, Bangkok, Thailand, on 20 April 2010. There were 8 super models from the Thai Fashion Industry who participated in the event. All outfits were focused on Thai fashion. The entire show lasted 51 minutes.

Richest monarch

According to Forbes.com, the richest monarch in the world as of July 2010, is Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of the Chakri dynasty, with an estimated wealth of $30 billion (£19 billion).

Worst joss stick disaster

Five Buddhist worshippers were killed on November 2, 1998, when three ceremonial joss sticks collapsed at the Phra Pathom Jedi Temple 36 miles (58km) northwest of Bangkok. The 79-88ft (24-27m) joss sticks, said to be the largest ever built in Thailand, are built in April 1998 to commemorate the 84th anniversary of the construction of a Buddha image at the temple. Police blamed inadequate foundations, but the joss sticks could have collapsed under their own weight as they had soaked up much heavy overnight rain.

Worst monsoon

Monsoons that raged throughout Thailand from September to December 1983 resulted in the deaths of 10,000 people. Up to 100,000 contracted water-borne diseases and 15,000 were evacuated. More than $400 million worth of damage was caused.

Longest kiss

The longest kiss lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds and was achieved by Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana Tiranarat (both Thailand) at an event organised by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Pattaya, in Pattaya, Thailand, on 12-14 February 2013. Nine couples entered the annual competition, including a married couple in their 70s. However, it was previous record holders Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana Tiranarat who came out on top, scooping a cash prize and two diamond rings as well as another Guinness World records title.

Most people hula hooping – single venue

The most people hula-hooping simultaneously is 4,183 and was achieved by the Department of Health and the Ministry of Public Health (both Thailand) in Bangkok, Thailand, on 12 February 2013. The hula hoops remained in continuous motion for two minutes, as timed by the Adjudicator. 397 participants were disqualified because they did not adhere to the guidelines.