This number is growing rapidly as there are few alternatives left for captive elephants. It is important to establish better welfare and conservation programs to help protect elephants in Thailand so they can survive into the next century.
Elephants are the very symbol of Thailand.
Thailand without elephants would not be Thailand. Elephant trekking is very popular with tourists throughout Thailand, with large elephant camps in the North where elephants are used in trekking and also used to demonstrate their log pulling skills, and many elephant camps in the South where similar activities and demonstrations are available. Not only do tourists receive an incredible experience from trekking on the back of this rare and endangered species, but also the elephant and mahout are receiving employment, which they desperately need. 390 Srisoontorn Road, Cherngtalay, Amphur Talang, Phuket Thailand 83110.