Thai villages ‘sacrificed’ stuffed Doraemon for rain now

In a twist worthy of a manga plot, Thai villagers revive an ancient rain-summoning ritual with a modern touch: Doraemon, the time-traveling robotic cat! Instead of a live feline, they parade a plush stuffed version of a cat, hoping its magic will conjure rain.

Doraemon sacrificed

Dr. Clanuwat’s viral post, featuring the ‘cat’ in a cage, sparks interest. Thai farmers, facing a scorching heatwave, embrace the quirky adaptation, believing in its power. Some netizens applaud the move, praising the villagers’ creativity and compassion. As temperatures soar, Thailand witnesses a surreal spectacle: a robotic cat leading the charge against drought, leaving everyone wondering, “Is this the cat’s meow for rain?”