Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival
งานประเพณีวิ่งควาย
This unique festival thanks water buffaloes for their hard work during rice planting season. Decorated buffaloes race down a muddy track while jockeys try to stay on. It's chaotic, fun, and authentically Thai.
When: October
Where: Chonburi Province
Highlights
Buffalo racesBuffalo beauty contestLocal foodFarmer traditions
Travel Tips
- • Get there early for good spots
- • Expect mud!
- • Very local authentic experience