An elaborate centuries-old royal ritual in Thailand’s capital predicts a good year for farmers

Sacred oxen predict bumper trade year

As Thailand comes under pressure from the threat of a 36% reciprocal tariff by the United States on its exports, a note of optimism emerged from the ancient Royal Ploughing Ceremony, where sacred oxen foretold a prosperous year for international trade.

An elaborate centuries-old royal ritual in Thailand's capital predicts a good year for farmers

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has presided over an elaborate annual ceremony that marks the start of the rice-planting season and honors the nation’s farmers.

King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand presided on Friday over an elaborate annual ceremony marking the beginning of the rice planting season and honoring the country's farmers.