The elephant has been a major part of the Thai society for many centuries, and still serves as a cultural symbol.

1. IMPORTANCE OF
ELEPHANTS IN THAI
CULTURE

2. CONTENT
• Introduction
• History
• Sports
• Transportation
• Accommodation

3. INTRODUCTI
ON
• The elephant has been a
major part of the Thai
society for many centuries.
• It has a considerable
impact on Thai culture.

4. HISTORY
• They are a symbol of
royal power from ancient
history.
• They are a crucial feature of
Buddhist paintings, art and
architecture.
• It is also a spiritual mentor for
many people in the Thai
society.

5. SPORTS
• Elephants have an exceptional
talent for sports.
• They have their own
competitions in the secrecy of
the forest and are very
competitive by nature.
• They play sports they are
taught too.

6. TRANSPORTATI
ON
• The Elephant Caravan is a very
special mode of transportation in
Thailand.
• This was the most efficient
and widely used form of land
transport in Thailand until
the railways and the
automobiles came along.

7. PLACES TO
STAY
IF YOU’RE PLANNING
TO EXPERIENCE THESE
AMAZING ANIMALS
IN THAILAND.
Anantara Golden Triangle
Elephant Camp & Resort
The Happy Elephant Resort
Elephant Hills Rainforest
Camp

8. References
• http://www.chiangmai-thai.com/elephant.htm
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• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephants_in_Thailand
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burmese-elephant-war.jpg
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