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Elephants have always been an important part of Thai culture and the Thai way of life. They are a traditional symbol of Royal power and an essential feature of Buddhist art and architecture. They are a spiritual mentor for people from all walks of life.
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In the early part of this century, elephants roamed freely and in mass throughout Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Prior to the 18th century they were the main vehicle of war in Southeast Asia. A Thai King of the late 17th century had 20,000 war elephants trained for battle.
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Elephant Trekking in Thailand is a growing industry as more and more logging elephants are becoming redundant in the northern logging camps. For the past 10 years mahouts and their elephants have been drifting south to start a new life in the tourist destinations like Khao Lak by providing trekking tours through the jungle foliage of the national parks.
The Elephants
living conditions are much better than they ever had in the
logging camps that they slaved away in up in the north of Thailand.
If you want to help Thai elephants to survive, take a ride on one
of the majestic beasts during your vacation in Khaolak.
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