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Thai elephant sanctuary offers animals abused in tourist industry relief in retirement
Published on 27/05/2025
» At the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have found the best way to beat the scorching May heat: by taking a dip in the pool followed by a mud bath.
Ethics in Thailand's elephant tourism?
Published on 23/02/2025
» An elephant experience is one of Thailand's most popular tourist attractions; however, tourists should exercise caution and adopt ethical practices by refraining from touching the elephants when visiting elephant camps.
Elephant tramples on fair visitors in NE Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2025
» An elephant trampled on five people at a fair when fireworks were lit during the opening ceremony in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu on Saturday night, but no-one was seriously hurt.
Frightened elephant tramples on fair visitors in NE Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2025
» NONG BUA LAM PHU: An elephant trampled on five people at a fair when fireworks were lit during the opening ceremony in this northeastern province on Saturday night, but no-one was seriously hurt.
Spaniard's death hits elephant camps
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/01/2025
» Elephant camps are one of the most popular destinations among tourists and have played a significant role in the country's tourism industry.
Child cheats death as elephant stumbles
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2025
» A young elephant startled by a girl's hat almost fell onto the child as she was being guided under its belly for good luck at a market in the eastern province of Sa Kaeo on Sunday afternoon.
Child cheats death as startled elephant stumbles
Online Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» SA KAEO - A young elephant startled by a girl's hat almost fell onto the child as she was being guided under its belly for good luck at a market in this eastern province on Sunday afternoon.
Rare twin elephants born in Ayutthaya
Published on 08/06/2024
» AYUTTHAYA: A 36-year-old elephant named Chamchuree has given birth to a pair of male and female calves, a rare event for the animal, according to the Phra Kochaban Foundation.
Roaming wild elephant finally caught
Published on 12/08/2023
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A wild elephant was finally captured in Nop Phi Tham district of this southern province on Saturday, 22 days after a court order was issued for authorities to have it relocated as it was disrupting the community.
Sri Lankan mahout honoured by royals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2023
» Their Majesties the King and Queen presented a gift to a Sri Lankan mahout who took care of the ailing Thai elephant Sak Surin, now in 30-day quarantine in Lampang province, after being flown from Sri Lanka on July 2.