Photo of The Week: Riding Elephants in Thailand

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Riding Elephants in Thailand – It feels higher than it looks!

After all the Chang I had been drinking I realised that the two elephants on the beer bottles logo were the closest to the real thing that I had seen in Thailand. When the opportunity arose to go riding Elephants in Thailand, I could not refuse. Getting on was tricky, we were on a raised deck and had to climb into the seat. The first thing I noticed was just how bumpy the ride was. I should have expected a rough ride, I suppose. The elephants skin is really rough and tough with lots of hairs. The ride only took 10 minutes and after carefully dismounting I found my legs were a little bit wobbly. We helped feed a younger elephant and the experience was over.

I could not help feeling sorry for them as the ones who were not hauling people around were chained up. I am not sure how well they were treated when the tourists go home. A cheeky thought of opening the gates and letting them run free crossed my mind but I really did not fancy getting a beating or standing in front of a judge while being accused of “Elephant Liberation”.

Have you Been Riding Elephants in Thailand? Let us Enow Your Experiences in The Comments Below

Lee Carter

Born and raised in Accrington, UK, Lee has ventured far beyond his hometown, traveling throughout Europe, Southeast Asia, North America and New Zealand. He is the co-founder of Global Goose and as well as writing the occasional rant he can be found tweaking the code and taking photos of amazing things around the world. Lee and Kelly have no plans to stop their "Gap Decade" anytime soon.

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  2. I was in Thailand back in December and rode the elephant that was in the movie Ong Bak, Thai Warrior. I had the best time riding the elephant and plan on returning to do it again!

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  8. Wow, an elephant ride! Was it comfortable? Honestly, not really! The bumpy skin and coarse hairs made it a bit of an adventure, and my legs felt wobbly after only ten minutes. It was great feeding the young one, though I did feel bad for those that were chained. Anyway, who’s up for some Basket Random?

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  12. That photo looks incredible, but I always feel a bit mixed seeing elephants used for rides, even if the moment itself seems peaceful. I remember reading some discussions on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584625311851 where people compared experiences like this to slower, more mindful play styles in games — kind of choosing enjoyment without rushing for rewards. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d probably prefer watching these animals in a more natural setting instead of riding them, still a beautiful shot though.

  13. The detail about your wobbly legs makes the ride vivid, but the chained elephants leave a much stronger impression. For anyone documenting a similar encounter, ideas for a thoughtful travel caption could help express both the excitement and the ethical discomfort. Did this experience change how you chose wildlife activities afterward?

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