Thai villagers parade 'Doraemon and toy cat' to pray for rain amid severe drought
Published date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:19:41 +0700Villagers paraded stuffed toys to pray for rain amid a severe drought in northeast Thailand.
Dozens of residents held the 'Hae Nang Maew' rainmaking ritual as dry weather threatened farmers' livelihoods in Khon Kaen.
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Khon Kaen, Thailand |
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04/08/2026 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP182072 |
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Duration: 02:23 |
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