webfact Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Krabi celebrates National Elephant Day By Kritsada Mueanhawong The Southern Elephant Hospital in Krabi is today celebrating Thailand’s National Elephant Day. And seven lucky elephants, all patients at the hospital, were joining in. A religious ceremony was held at the hospital this morning. Then food and fruit treats were offered to the elephants, all patients at the hospital. There are seven elephants being treated at the hospital at this time. Most of them had been working as elephant rides for tourists. Some of them were injured from various accidents whilst others were suffering from a range of ailments. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/krabi/krabi-celebrates-national-elephant-day -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2019-03-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyJ Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 The hospital still allows the elephants to be ridden? That's damaging to the elephants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: The Southern Elephant Hospital in Krabi is today celebrating Thailand’s National Elephant Day. Is Local Elephant Day a different event? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krabi King Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 19 hours ago, JimmyJ said: The hospital still allows the elephants to be ridden? That's damaging to the elephants. It's a hospital. They don't decide on that. They only treat the animals. Nevertheless, you are correct that riding them should be banned. Tourists should avoid riding activities. Plenty of non riding options these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 20 hours ago, bluesofa said: Is Local Elephant Day a different event? It is in Surin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorse Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 22 hours ago, webfact said: Then food and fruit treats were offered to the elephants, Fruit is a food. Don't they get food any other days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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