This year's rainy season has seen continuous heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storms, causing damage to crops in some provinces.

Many provinces, including Bangkok, are preparing for flooding during this year's rainy season, which is more rainy than usual due to the impact of Super El Ni?o.

For Thais, even though they face various problems, this month still offers opportunities to dedicate time to merit-making, offering alms to monks, and participating in candlelit processions during this year's Buddhist Lent.

Most tourist provinces hold Buddhist Lent candle processions, such as Ubon Ratchathani and many others, which regularly hold events during the Buddhist Lent to attract Thai and foreign tourists.

The Buddhist Lent candle procession is held annually, regardless of economic conditions. Thais continue to visit temples to make merit and seek spiritual solace.

It's noticeable that the worse the economy, the more people flock to temples to make merit, offer alms, and ward off bad luck, especially those who believe in superstitions. Many Thais enjoy visiting temples to make merit, atone for past sins, and pray for blessings.

Popular temples are crowded with Thai people seeking spiritual strength and encouragement to overcome the various problems that come their way.

Today, most Thais are extremely frugal and living a simple life, even though goods are expensive and the cost of living is soaring. But we Thais must continue on, creating positive energy for ourselves and those around us.