Elephants are an important part of Thai culture and the Thai way of life.
They are a traditional symbol of royal power, an essential feature of Buddhist art and architecture, an a spiritual mentor for people of all walks of life
In the old Siam they had traditional roles in warfare, racing ,and in caravans on very narrow roads,
Today day they are used for Trekking, you can ride on their backs through the jungle,very scarry
but exiting.
They are very gentle animals,and very family minded, you can teach them many things painting, even football .