Speed, humor amaze crowds at 141st Chonburi Buffalo Races

CHONBURI:--Beefy, skinny or white, buffaloes of every kind thundered over a 100-meter track in Chonburi, astounding crowds with their terrific speed - and poor sense of direction - as the province hosted its 141st annual buffalo races.

Jockeys rode more than 100 of the beasts from across the kingdom down the dirt track in races offering both serious cash prizes and laughs. Provincial officials this year spiced up the proceedings, bringing in renowned comedians Teng and Nong to run a race with buffaloes.

The Oct. 26-Nov. 1 festival outside Chonburi City Hall also highlighted traditional heritage, including the annual “Kwienkan” parade and the sale of locally produced products.

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-- Pattaya Mail 2012-11-10

Was that the same sick buffalo that I have sponsored for so many years that died a few weeks ago?