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The artistic endeavor, led by Tanyapong Jaikham, spans more than 2 hectares (5 acres) of land. Using advanced technology, Tanyapong and his team employed artificial intelligence to design and refine the intricate patterns, while GPS coordinates guided the precise planting of 20 kilograms (45 pounds) of rainbow rice seeds.
Work began in October, with the dragon and the local four-eared, five-eyed feline deity chosen to symbolise resilience and renewal as the Lunar New Year came to a close. Additionally, images of dogs and cats trapped by floodwaters pay homage to the flooding that ravaged Chiang Rai and other parts of northern Thailand.
“We designed the dragon to carry away all the negativity, hoping this crisis would soon pass,” Tanyapong explained.
Since unveiling the paddy art in December, thousands of visitors have flocked to the fields, including students, families, and locals, drawn by the powerful messages of hope and renewal.
With inputs from Reuters
