The number of wild elephants in Thailand has declined, with only an estimated 3,000 – 4,000 remaining and half of those in captivity. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies Asian elephants as endangered.
The elephant is the national animal of Thailand.
The Thai elephant is an Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus indicus).
Thai people learned back in history that they could enslave elephants for work and now a days to make money for their owners.
Wild Elephants are roaming animals. They can roam up to 30 miles a day.
Enslaving elephants for profit is a cruel punishment for these magnificent elephants.
Tourists that ride and bath elephants for a selfie are an uneducated bunch, never understand the cruelty these animals face.
The ethical concerns surrounding elephant riding begin at the breaking-in process.
During this training process, known as “the crush” or Phajaan, painful methods are equipped to break an elephant’s spirit and force submission. This harsh treatment often includes physical abuse, starvation, and confinement.
Tourist should educate themselves and understand the pain these elephants are subjected to solely for your pleasure to take a selfie.
DO NOT RIDE OR BATHE ELEPHANTS IN THAILAND.
No selfie in the world is worth this kind of animal cruelty.
