Thai people love and respect elephants more than other animals.
The elephant is called "Chang" in Thai language, and there are elephant school, elephant hospital, elephant protection foundation in Thailand, elephant is the symbol of nation.
When Japan was fighting in a horse, in Thailand there was a history of fighting with other countries using elephants, Thai people, the elephants are more symbolic of strength and power than gentleness.
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Characteristics of Thai elephants
Until the 1980 age, transportation of goods mainly in forestry, log transportation, Thai elephant which was used in many work.
I like cool weather, weak in strong sunshine, easy to lose physical condition, so I made my work to work in the morning and to have a rest in the afternoon, I was taking 3 degree 1 days to rest.
Too much hard work makes you feel sick, and the hot season in Thailand (3 ~ 5 month) is delicate as the owner takes the elephant to rest in the deep woods.
Now that the forest logging has been forbidden by the country, now the forestry work has gone, the elephant now began to do the job of putting tourists.
Under the direction of elephant use, putting tourists on the back in tourist spots, it is a big success elephant, but lifetime is said to be ordinary 80 year, so one elephant uses almost one lifetime and an elephant I will live with you.
The elephant in Thailand is an Asian elephant (also called an Indian Elephant), unlike the African elephant whose body is ferocious and insane in person, unlike the African elephant, the body is small like around a cow, it is easy to train people and is able to train with cleverness is.
Elephant's fighting ability is high!
In the old days, wild elephants living in the jungle were tamed by elephants, trained as cavalry corps, not cavalry troops during war, and went to the battlefield.
The elephant fights quickly and finds enemies with small eyes that are small but far-reaching, and fights using nose and fang as weapons.
The destructive power like an elephant tank was terrible, it was an important existence that has to be in the battle.
It is a figure that can not be imagined from the elephant which puts a modern tourist on his back, takes a cute pose and becomes a sugar cane.
A phantom white elephant
In Thailand, the white elephant was regarded as the reincarnation of Buddha, and was reported to the king immediately as soon as a white elephant was discovered.
White elephant decided as sacred animals that only the king can keep.
Its appearance is not pure white, but the pigment has come out beautifully and must be appraised by experts and have a prescribed appearance, look and character.
As a result of the appraisal, if it is an exquisite genuine white elephant, it will be handed over to the king along with extensive ceremonies.
King Bhumibol of the former Thai King owned 11 head white elephant, and he gathered 3 heads, which was supposed to be a good place even just by gathering 11 heads, and was honored with greatness.
Where can I meet an elephant near Bangkok?
Commemorative photo with elephant at Siam Niramit
"Siam Niramit" where you can see the Thai classical dance show in the place (free pick-up car) by walking distance from the "MRT Thai Cultural Center Station" of the subway near the center of Bangkok, in a folk village style facility There is a parent and child elephant, you can experience feeding.
Before seeing the classical dance show, it is popular that you can take photographs in touch with elephants.
- Performing time: 80 minutes
- show time：20:00～21:20
- Closing days: None
- Prices: Adult 1,000B Child 850B
- Address: 19 Thiam Ruam Mit Rd, Khwaeng Huai Khwang, Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310
- Access: From the MRT Thai Cultural Center Station to 15 minutes (free shuttle bus available)
Elephant show of Samut Prakan · Crocodile · Farm & Zoo
In addition, you can meet an elephant at the facility "Samut Prakan, Crocodile, Farm & Zoo" boasting the world's best crocodile cultivation number in 1 hours (fee: 300 ~ 400B) from Bangkok city by taxi.
In addition to crocodiles, tigers, elephants, peacocks, etc. are also bred and "Elephant Show" will be held.
In the show, the elephant kicks the ball, makes posing posing, and draws drawing.
Feeding and elephant riding are also less than 3 minutes a week, but it is a good facility that you can experience with 50B and interact with an elephant.
- Address: 10280 555 moo 7, taiban, Amphur Muang, Samut Prakan
- Access: 1 hours (300 to 350B) by taxi from Bangkok city
※ About 30 minutes (100 ~ 150B) by taxi from BTS Samrung Station If you ride a taxi, there are also drivers who can not say "crocodile farm", so say "Farm · Chorakei · Samut Prakan" Please. Chora Ke [] Is the meaning of crocodile in Thai language - Opening hours: 8 hours to 18 hours
- Closing days: None
- Prices: Adult 300B Child 200B (Fee for foreigners)
Elephant ride experience at Ayutthaya Elephant Camp
There is "Ayutaya Elephant Camp" even in the historic park of World Heritage "Ayutaya" which is located a half-hour by car from Bangkok by car a little.
You can take a tour of the "Wat Phra Ram" ruins while riding the elephant at 15 minutes 400B.
It will be 1 days from half a day, but for Ayutaya, there are multiple optional tours "Buddhist temples and elephant riding experiences" from Bangkok, so it is safe to use it.
"Elephant festival" will be held in Surin District in Northeastern Thailand!
An annual "Elephant Festival" will be held at 11 Month 3 Weekend weekend where the elephants above 200 head gathered in Surin District in the northeastern part of Thailand.
The place name of Sur is also named after the king's white elephant escaped from the elephant in the Ayutaya era, because the elephant in this area captured the white elephant together with the power, the accomplishment of the king was honored and renowned for its accomplishment.
During this period, Surin is exactly the elephant-colored city, and on the main street there is a parade of small elephants, an elephant taxi can be used, and an "elephant festival" is held holding up the city.
At the "Elephant Stadium" in the main venue every year the outfit will change, but programs such as elephant dance, basketball, basketball, battle scenes of the Ayutaya era and one elephant and human 100 tug of war are held It is very popular.
Let's meet with an elephant with plenty of charm
How was it?
Thai elephants use their noses, they are cheerful for the tourists, and they make plenty of charming with making posing poses.
When you ride on the back of an elephant, there is a considerable height, and when walking with a hill, the body tilts according to the pace of the elephant, it is a powerful full mark.
If you go to Thailand, please enjoy yourself with the elephant.
