Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) and Royal Consort Princess Srirasmi watch the royal ploughing ceremony in Bangkok May 9, 2008. The ancient ploughing ceremony in Buddhist Thailand marks the end of the dry season and is meant to herald an auspicious start for the rice-planting season in a region where many still depend on agriculture. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)