Every year in Thailand, the same ritual is held: the old bull, living in the royal court, offer a choice of corn, green beans, fresh grass, rice and rice vodka. The fact that he will choose “on a snack” will especially be spoiled this year. The ceremony is broadcast on national television, and millions of peasants are watching it intensely, because their well -being depends on this. This time, the oracle, standing in indecision, ate a handful of rice and washed it down with rice vodka.