Pug-faced buffalo becomes a star in Thai province


BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): A buffalo with a face that looks like that of a pug has become famous in Uthai Thani, with many farmers willing to pay Bt500,000 (US$17,000) for it to improve their fortunes.

At a provincial festival on Monday (Dec 14), featuring parades, eateries, rides, souvenir stalls and livestock markets, the buffalo “Mumu” became an instant hit, with people arriving specifically to take selfies with it.

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