Prime Minister Hun Sen described the May 4 Visak Bochea Day as one of the most important religious festivals in the world, as it marks the three most important events in the life of Buddha: Birth, enlightenment and death.
After the sun sank over the Wang River, a caravan of classic horse-drawn carriages stationed in front of Wat Chiang Rai and acting Capt Supoj Chairuamkoon was in the saddle to welcome tourists on a sightseeing tour. In the northern town of Lampang, this has long been a popular way of exploring historical sites and watching local life from day to night.