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.