The beloved creatures were even featured on Thailand’s flag for the better part of the 1800s. Elephants are protected by law, and the country has 69 reserves created especially for the now ...

Thai kings rode elephants into battle and a white elephant, considered a sacred symbol of royal power, adorned the Thai flag until 1917. Once essential to the logging trade, ...

Many elephant sanctuaries in Thailand claim to be “ethical," but they often are not the sanctuaries they promote. Here's how to navigate them.

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy. ... adorned the Thai flag until 1917.

The elephant is Thailand’s national animal and for a time a white elephant, a symbol of good fortune, was featured on the Thai flag. “I feel very happy. Actually, ...

While Thailand had about 50,000 Asian elephants in 1950, there are only 3,500 alive today — most found in sanctuaries and national parks. Visiting Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Santuary ...

Buddhist monks in Thailand have blessed twin baby elephants, one male and the other female, a week after their rare birth came close to being a tragedy. ... adorned the Thai flag until 1917.

Thai kings rode elephants into battle and a white elephant, considered a sacred symbol of royal power, adorned the Thai flag until 1917. Once essential to the logging trade, ...