A 37-year-old Thai woman has drawn widespread attention after marrying two Austrian men in a single ceremony in Prakhon Chai district, Buriram province. Duangduan Ketsaro, also known as Gig, wed Roman, a retired Austrian police officer and Macky, who is currently serving in the Austrian police force. The trio said they agreed to build a life together after both men fell in love with her.

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The Thai style “wedding” took place on 28 February in a simple local-style ceremony attended by relatives, neighbours and close friends. Traditional rituals, including a bai sri su kwan blessing and string-tying ceremony, were performed. After the rites, the two grooms embraced and jumped into a pond together, symbolising their friendship and shared joy.

Duangduan was previously married to a Thai man and has three children, but she said the marriage was not smooth. Her music career as an independent singer-songwriter did not succeed as hoped, prompting her to work in Pattaya to support her parents, three daughters and two grandchildren. She met Roman while he was visiting Pattaya and they have lived together as husband and wife for five years.

Macky, a close friend of Roman, later travelled to Thailand and developed feelings for Duangduan. She said the three discussed the relationship openly and reached a mutual understanding. She has been in a relationship with Macky for about a year before deciding to marry both men.

Duangduan said she consulted her parents and children, who accepted the arrangement. She stated that both men have cared well for her and the family and that happiness and mutual consent within the family are what matter most. Each groom will transfer 1 million baht as dowry.

Her 61-year-old mother said she had seen her daughter struggle for years and was satisfied as long as her daughter is happy and well cared for. She added that the family is not concerned about the dowry and hopes the couple will live together with love and understanding.

Saengthon Mayor Thian-iew Lueangdechanurak said he has attended many weddings but has never seen a Thai woman marry two grooms at the same time, suggesting it may be the first such case in the province. He congratulated the trio and wished them lasting happiness.

Khoasod reported that during the event, Duangduan joked with him, saying, “Marry one and the world won’t remember, marry two at once and they will.” The ceremony has attracted public attention locally and online. The trio have indicated their intention to continue living together as a family following the wedding.

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10 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Thai woman marry two grooms at the same time,

Cha ching 💲💲💲💲💲💲

Good on her

Two men sharing a wife? This is weird.

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is this even legal, wierd

This can only be a Thai Buddhist wedding & not legal outside of Thailand in which case why bother??

Not a legal registered wedding.

Just "a party showing family, neighbours "and world" thay are living as husband and wjfe".

May thais do only like this.

It’s great to hear people coming together… make love not war.

1 hour ago, Olav Seglem said:

Not a legal registered wedding.

Just "a party showing family, neighbours "and world" thay are living as husband and wjfe".

May thais do only like this.

Not spit roasting they don’t..

3 hours ago, TedG said:

Two men sharing a wife? This is weird.

"Her music career as an independent singer-songwriter did not succeed as hoped, prompting her to work in Pattaya to support her parents, three daughters and two grandchildren."

Not if you find your wife in Pattaya!

I heard there was a "matriarchal" society doing this ... in China ??

Maybe remnants of these cultures still linger ...

Good deal for the woman.

I could never get into one of these arrangements. Seems like insanity and I don't see any benefit whatsoever. What if one guy gets slightly more attention? Like envy won't set in.

The probability of this going pear-shaped is high. I think they're all deluded.

46 minutes ago, sungod said:

Not spit roasting they don’t..

If two people are involved in a sex act, it's called a twosome.

If three people are involved in a sex act, it's called a threesome.

Now I understand why my wife calls me handsome.

If she’s happy and well cared for, good on her!

"She added that the family is not concerned about the dowry" 55555555

Good one.

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

She added that the family is not concerned about the dowry

So will she return the 2 million baht to them ?🤣

3 hours ago, Olav Seglem said:

Not a legal registered wedding.

Just "a party showing family, neighbours "and world" thay are living as husband and wjfe".

May thais do only like this.

Yes. My b/f and I had a village wedding in 2013. Not recognized legally but recognized by family and the whole village, which was all that mattered to everyone concerned.

I had previously inquired whether the proposed wedding would be acceptable in pre-gay-marriage Thailand. The answer from the village elders came back: Marriage is for two people who love each other.

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

I could never get into one of these arrangements. Seems like insanity and I don't see any benefit whatsoever. What if one guy gets slightly more attention? Like envy won't set in.

You'll always have someone to have a beer with?

Possible responses to this topic :

"well, i heard her Thai bf was not too happy about being pushed down in the line"

"nah, you go first mate . I wanna finish watching the rugby match"

"damn, can't remember..... whose turn is it today? "

"wait a second boys..... one at a time ! "

They would have to draw up a roster so the same guy doesn’t always get sloppy seconds

4 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

This can only be a Thai Buddhist wedding & not legal outside of Thailand in which case why bother??

The follow up in a few years will be glorious thats why bother.......

In the news today 2 Austrian men left Thailand broke and disheveled after thai bride strips them of their money.....and dignity. The little they had anyways.

This will make a great talks of Thailand story.

6 minutes ago, rumak said:

"well, i heard her Thai bf was not too happy about being pushed down in the line"

Dont worry her 'brother' is very patient.....think long game.

If Roman gets her Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Macky gets her Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, can I have a bash on Sundays?

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Her music career as an independent singer-songwriter did not succeed as hoped, prompting her to work in Pattaya to support her parents, three daughters and two grandchildren.

37 years old and already grandmother of two grandchildren????

5 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

This can only be a Thai Buddhist wedding & not legal outside of Thailand in which case why bother??

The answer to your question may be found here ...

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Each groom will transfer 1 million baht as dowry.

50 minutes ago, Keeps said:

If Roman gets her Monday/Wednesday/Friday and Macky gets her Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, can I have a bash on Sundays?

Macky is working as a police officer in Austria, so it will be more like, Roman gets her January to November and Macky gets her for a fortnight in December.

I wonder why Greg Wallace did not give his full name to her.

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

marrying two Austrian men

Why stop at two?

3 hours ago, Bert got kinky said:

If two people are involved in a sex act, it's called a twosome.

If three people are involved in a sex act, it's called a threesome.

Now I understand why my wife calls me handsome.

Thats the best one for a long time, and it made me chuckle

Good for her, this 3 grown ups, and their choice 👏

but one million or two million in sin sod? she is not only smart, she is a great business woman to.

Polyandry is sometimes found in the Himalayan area, Tibet and Bhutan etc., and India. Places where there are few resources and women, like Nigeria.

Now I feel hungry, I'll go grab a sandwich.

"Each groom will transfer 1 million baht as dowry." What more needs to be said? 😍