Moo Deng dolls take over Thailand airports during Songkran festival, video viral

Dressed in vibrant Songkran-themed floral shirts, the Moo Deng dolls were a festive touch added by Airports of Thailand Plc, which manages several airports in the country. A limited edition of 2,800 dolls was produced and distributed across six airports – Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang in Chiang Rai, Phuket, and Hat Yai – especially for the holiday season, the report said.

In the now-viral video, a group of Moo Deng dolls can be seen circling the luggage belt alongside suitcases, offering passengers the chance to pick one up as a keepsake.

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Moo Deng, born on July 10, won over thousands with its small stature and charming personality, inspiring fan pages, artwork, and even a promotional campaign by Sephora Thailand. Its rise to fame began when zookeeper Attapon Nundee started posting videos of the animals he cared for during the Covid-19 pandemic, with Moo Deng quickly becoming the Internet’s favourite animal.

The Songkran festival in Thailand began on April 13 and lasts till April 15. Throughout the three-day festival, pouring scented water over Buddha statues symbolises renewal and purification. Other related traditions also include washing the hands of elders while seeking their blessings, playfully splashing water on loved ones, and offering donations to temples, BBC reported.