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Unshackling gentle giants
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 07/05/2018
» After trading our sneakers for knee-length boots, we trotted down to the riverbank where a boat was waiting for us. It was a short crossing to the other side of Nam Khan River to meet the elephants that happily approached us for bananas and sugar cane. They had no chains around their ankles. The mahouts stood nearby, keeping watch with no hooks in their hands. Later, they guided the gentle giants to walk along with the humans trailing nearby on muddy ground. The atmosphere was very friendly and calm, with a picturesque landscape of jungle, river and sky surrounding us.
Among gentle giants
Anderson Estrella, Published on 28/08/2019
» Getting to know Thailand's elephants
Behold the gentle giants
B Magazine, Story by Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/03/2020
» A short ride on a jeep brought us along the dirt road. It was just after 5pm in Chiang Rai. The weather was cool, with sunlight seeping between the haze and clouds. We arrived at our destination soon enough. Hiding behind walls of bamboo was lush greenery of the paddy field. We walked through, stepping on stones that led further inside to the big bubblelike structure perched on a raised platform. Right next to it is an enclosure where three elephants roamed.
Gentle giants' prime pasture
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/10/2019
» Koh Libong is one among over 550 islands in the Andaman Sea. Yet the island is known as the de facto capital city for dugongs.
Gentle prod ends submarine dream
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Pheu Thai-led government's decision to acquire a Chinese-made frigate instead of a submarine in the wake of problems and delays with the original purchase came as no surprise following Pheu Thai's intense scrutiny of the scheme.
Gentle water war at retro Songkran
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/04/2018
» Many Thais this year are looking to celebrate Songkran in Thai traditional style, following the popularity of the now highest-rated soap opera Bupphaesannivas (Love Destiny) and a craze for historical tourist attractions and donning Thai traditional costumes.
Gentle giraffes threatened with 'silent extinction'
AFP, Published on 16/08/2019
» LOISABA, Kenya: For most of his life as a Samburu warrior, Lesaiton Lengoloni thought nothing of hunting giraffes, the graceful giants so common a feature of the Kenyan plains where he roamed.
A gentle look at uniform behaviour
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 13/01/2019
» Reports that Bangkok Christian College is allowing students to wear casual clothes once a week might seem a trivial tale, but it could cause a few ructions in Thailand. This is a country where even university students wear uniforms and any thoughts about breaking out from this conformity are frowned upon. After all, it might spark "self-expression" which will send shudders down the spine of the education establishment. The next thing they know, students even might start asking meaningful questions.
Gentle approach advocated for Songkran water blessing
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2021
» Ministries have made proposals for the Songkran festival, including a gentle alternative to the traditionally vigorous water splashing, amid continuing concern over the possible spread of Covdi-19 during the celebration.
Gentle Monster, PP Glam forge joint venture
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 08/09/2023
» Gentle Monster, a renowned Korean eyewear brand, has embarked on a joint venture with a Thai partner to introduce the Korean brand's largest eyewear store in Thailand.