Rowers paddle furiously across Thai river for lively annual boat race

Oarsmen rescued when boat sinks in fast-flowing river during boat race in Thailand

Devotees hold remote-controlled boat race to raise funds for Buddhist ceremony in Thailand

Oarsman drowns in river after crashing into concrete during boat race in Thailand

Locals compete in amusing boat race at Buddhist ceremony in Thailand

Oarsmen thrown overboard after hitting bridge during boat race in Thailand

Three oarsmen missing after boat capsizes during longboat race in Thailand

Villagers hold boat race outside flooded homes amid rain onslaught in Thailand