People pray at the Buddhist temple ahead of the New Year eve
epa11049336 Thai Buddhist people offer prayers with flower garlands to Buddha statues during a merit-making for good fortune ahead of the upcoming New Year at the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, 30 December 2023. Thai Buddhists across the country gather at the Buddhist temples to make merit and offer prayers to Buddha statues to get rid of bad luck and have a fresh start with protection from harm, wealthier, in good health and that their wishes are completely fulfilled as they prepare to mark the start of new year. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
