Asian elephants at Samui Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, likened to a retirement home for elephants after years of exploitation in the logging and tourism industries.

Samui Elephant Sanctuary lets animals roam free after decades of being chained up in between giving rides, ... That was until 1989, when Thailand banned trade in timber to protect its forests.

The controversial incident occurred when David, 45, a Swiss national and owner of an elephant sanctuary in Phuket, allegedly kicked Dr. Pai in the back on February 24, 2024, at Yamu Beach, Thalang ...

The ultimate two-week itinerary for Thailand Day 1-3 – Bangkok (two nights) Where to stay. Kick things off with a stay at one of Bangkok’s best hotels. Dusit Thani Bangkok is a solid choice ...

A Spanish woman visiting Thailand was killed by an elephant at an elephant care center and an elephant trainer has been charged in connection to her death, according to multiple reports. On Friday ...

Tourist killed, gored by elephant's tusk at Thailand sanctuary while bathing animal: Reports A November 2024 post from Koh Yao Elephant Care advertised private elephant care programs that include ...

A young woman was killed by an Asian elephant at a sanctuary in Thailand on Friday during a bathing session gone wrong, according to officials. Spanish citizen Blanca Ojanguren García, 22, was ...

An elephant killed a 49-year-old woman at a national park in Loei province in northern Thailand last month. While encounters between villagers and wild elephants are common, attacks at sanctuaries ...

A 22-year-old tourist was killed by an elephant in southern Thailand after bathing the animal at a sanctuary, officials said. The 22-year-old Spanish student, Blanca Ojanguren García, was ...