Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Tourism: Thai island of Phuket runs out off marriage certificates

The Thai paradise island of Phuket has ran out of marriage certificates, officials said Tuesday. An official from Muang Phuket Registration Department said they used their last certificate two weeks ago and have since been unable to wed any couples.

"I have no idea why the central registration department has not sent them yet. It may have production problems or maybe they are changing to an online system," she said.

An official from the Department of Local Administration in Bangkok said the shortage of certificates was caused by a delay in the production process

Phuket is popular among tourists seeking an island wedding and beachside honeymoon.

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