Chonuri beauty pageant: Thai buffaloes steal the show; crowds pose for pictures

Thailand’s Water Buffalo Racing Festival in Chonburi celebrates the nation’s majestic buffaloes, transforming them from farm workhorses into pampered stars. The event features races and beauty pageants, highlighting the animals’ physique and grooming. This tradition preserves the bond between farmers and buffaloes, ensuring their continued relevance and pride in modern Thailand, with some prized animals fetching significant value.