Thailand's oxen soothsayers predict enough rainfall, prosperous economy

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's annual plowing ceremony on Monday forecast average rainfall, growth in foreign trade and abundant rice as the country struggles with drought and a shaky economy.
  
Farmers in the largely agrarian economy are likely to welcome the news. Thailand is suffering from its worst drought in two decades with 30 out of 76 provinces affected, according to the Interior Ministry.


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