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Buffalos thunder through Chonburi again
Farmers ditched their paddy fields for the race course and thousands cheered them on as Chonburi celebrated its 144th buffalo racing festival. Gov. Khomsan...
History comes alive at annual Pattaya Longboat races
History once again came alive at the 14th annual Pattaya Longboat Races held last weekend at Mabprachan Reservoir. Originally designed for battle against aggressors,...
Annual Chonburi Buffalo Races begin this weekend
The annual spectacle that is the Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival will take place this year from Oct. 4-10 on the field in front of...
Chonburi buffaloes race again Oct. 4-10
Buffalo racing returns to Chonburi the day before the end of Buddhist Lent in the province’s annual festival featuring games and contests. Deputy Gov....
Charging buffalos star at Nongprue racing festival
Cheering crowds, pounding hooves and flaying bamboo whips, with the occasional spectacular tumble thrown in for good measure, were all part and parcel of...
Nongprue’s speediest buffalos set to face off Aug. 17
Traditional buffalo racing returns to Pattaya Aug. 17 for another year with beasts of burden of all ages and sizes putting on a show...
Chonburi buffalo races set for Oct. 14-20
The end of Buddhist Lent is approaching, and Chonburi officials have started planning the province’s annual buffalo races that also signal the official end...
Buffalo races thrill crowds at Lake Mabprachan Reservoir
Traditional buffalo racing came to Pattaya with a festival complete with parade, folk dancing, and horse competitions at Lake Mabprachan. Culture...
Buffalo and Horse racing at Mapprachan Lake
On August 21 Former Minister of Tourism and Sports Sontaya Khunplome gave a warm welcoming speech to kick start the Buffalo and Horse racing...
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