A man rides on a wooden plough as he races his buffaloes in a paddy field during the annual water buffalo racing festival in Chonburi, Thailand, June 26, 2022. /CFP

Buffalo is an iconic symbol of the country's agriculture. /CFP

With a history of 130 years, the traditional water buffalo racing festival marks the beginning of the rice season. /CFP

Hundreds of water buffaloes and local farmers take part in a series of events to pray for a good harvest. /CFP