Thai buffalo racers came together to compete in the annual buffalo racing festival held in Chonburi, Thailand, on Monday. This vibrant event featured hundreds of buffaloes competing, showcasing their strength and agility.

The festival, celebrated every October among rice farmers, serves as a joyous tribute to the rice harvest.

A racer competes during a buffalo racing in Chonburi, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A racer competes during a buffalo racing in Chonburi, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

 

A racer competes during a buffalo racing in Chonburi, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

 

A racer competes during a buffalo racing in Chonburi, Thailand, Oct. 6, 2025. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)