PHUKET, Thailand, Jan 21 (Reuters) - An elephant camp in Thailand has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant ...

There are roughly 3,800 captive elephants in Thailand. nong2/Getty Images In Thailand, it’s very easy to encounter an elephant. Some sites allow quiet observation, as you admire the massive animals ...

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In the last century, Thailand has lost roughly 92 percent of its elephant population. Factors such as illegal wildlife trade, deforestation, and human-animal conflict have led the Asian elephant to ...

Some of Thailand's most influential elephant owners -- those who presumably benefit most from the Thai ivory trade -- have joined WWF in calling on the Thai prime minister to shut down the country's ...

When I'm working as a travel agent and have clients who request elephant excursions in Thailand, I strongly advise they book their tours ahead of time. I'm convinced that this is the only way to ...

Nonprofit media organization Lady Freethinker (LFT) recently published a report revealing the abysmal conditions of elephants featured in several attractions in Thailand. After visiting eight ...

Technically a large island, Phuket is Thai for “hill” and features lush landscapes, luxe resorts and party beaches that entice millions of tourists (and A-listers from Leonardo DiCaprio to Kim ...

Buddhist monks from Wat Traimit in Bangkok blessed twin baby elephants, a male and a female, born to mother Chamchuri in Ayutthaya, Thailand. The birth occurred on June 7 at the Ayutthaya Elephant ...

AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, March 13 (Reuters) - Thailand held a fruit banquet for dozens of elephants in the ancient capital Ayutthaya on Saturday, continuing an annual event which has been a big draw for ...