Chonburi Traditional buffalo races about to begin

Traditional buffalo races about to begin
Ariyawat Nuamsawat

Chonburi Buffalo Races will be held over the period October 23 to 25 at the field in front of Chonburi District Office, the 136th time for this popular traditional event that is held annually on the day before the full moon of the 11th lunar month.
Chonburi Province, Chonburi Municipality and the Tourism Authority of Thailand stage the races jointly.
Races will be held in the midget, small and large size categories. Along with the buffalo races are a buffalo fancy dress contest, a healthy buffalo contest, a farm equipment parade, and the Miss Farmer Pageant.
There are also games and sports competitions, including kite flying, Thai boxing, and a chess tournament.
For more information please contact the Chonburi Municipality at tel 038 283958 ext 138, or Chonburi Public Relations Office at tel. 038 279448.

Pattaya Mail

Dang, my teelak's buffalo has just come down with something...

Perhaps if I send the requested THB 100,000 she may be good to go in time for the races... :confused:

I though this was about the upcoming election....