10 Things You Should Never Do In Thailand
1. Don’t Ride the Elephants
Elephants are almost considered sacred to many people in Thailand, partly because of the long history that the nation has with them. In the past, they were used for the heavy lifting jobs and were even used in war. Nowadays they often have a different role, which is to give rides to tourists. As tempting as it may be to go on an elephant ride, you really should try and resist. Elephants used in the tourism industry are mostly kept in appalling conditions and treated cruelly to scare them into compliance. Look instead for other opportunities to get close to these majestic beasts without encouraging cruel treatment.
