水燈節背後的泰國

　　11月27日VOA聽力：水燈節暗地裏的泰國

　　Here in northern Thailand, the annual tradition ofconstructing floating baskets to carry away theyear's bad spirits highlights the Loy Krathongfestival.

　　In a nation now run by the military, which overthrewcivilian leadership last year, many in the country-side yearn for policies of the past government that favored farmers.

　　But villagers like 75-year-old Takham Daungkaew, also have concerns about safety within thecountry.

　　I wish to not have bad things come close to our country. I wish for the Buddha to protect us. Idon't want to have bad luck and have a civil war or conflict.

　　At the local barber shop, teens are more focused on fashion than Thailand's political problems.

　　Hair stylist Army Papluen's latest creation tackles the perennial debate over the dangers ofreleasing lanterns into the sky.

　　In Chiang Mai during the festival they release a lot of lanterns in the sky. They might float intothe airplane and cause more damage. It's not worth it. I think that it's a better idea to releasethe lanterns on the head.

　　This year's festival marks 18 months since Thailand’s latest military coup took control.

　　Since then, the population has witnessed Thailand’s worst-ever bomb attack and a clampdownon many freedoms.

　　As the world focuses on increased global security following the Paris attacks, Thais, for now,are sending their worries down the river and waiting to see what lies ahead.

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