Elephant Polo In Thailand 2023 2024

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament was one of the most popular and unique tourist attractions in Thailand. It was held annually in Bangkok and featured teams of elephants playing polo against each other. The tournament was a major fundraiser for elephant conservation and raised millions of dollars over the years. [Image of King’s Cup […]

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament was one of the most popular
and unique tourist attractions in Thailand. It was held annually in Bangkok
and featured teams of elephants playing polo against each other. The
tournament was a major fundraiser for elephant conservation and raised
millions of dollars over the years.
[Image of King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand]

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The tournament was founded in 2023 2024 by HRH Princess
Bajrakitiyabha, the daughter of the King of Thailand. The princess is a
passionate advocate for elephant conservation and founded the Friends of the
Asian Elephant Foundation (FAE) to help protect elephants in Thailand. The FAE
is the main beneficiary of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo
Tournament.

The tournament was held at
the Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, a luxurious hotel located on the banks
of the Chao Phraya River. The resort provided a stunning backdrop for the
tournament and also offered guests the opportunity to experience Thai culture
and hospitality. [Image of Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort in Thailand]

The
tournament was a major sporting event and attracted teams from all over the
world. The teams were made up of professional polo players and mahouts, the
handlers of the elephants. The elephants were trained specifically for polo
and were able to play the game with great skill and
agility.

The tournament was also a
major social event and attracted celebrities, royalty, and business leaders
from around the world. The guests enjoyed watching the polo matches, dining at
the resort’s restaurants, and attending parties and other
events.

The King’s Cup Elephant Polo
Tournament was a unique and exciting event that helped to raise awareness of
the plight of elephants in Thailand. The tournament also generated significant
funds for elephant conservation and helped to improve the lives of elephants
in Thailand.

Sadly, the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament was
canceled in 2023 2024 due to concerns about the welfare of the elephants. The
decision to cancel the tournament was made after PETA Asia released an exposé
of the tournament that showed elephants being abused. The exposé showed
elephants being hit with bullhooks, chained up for long periods of time, and
forced to perform tricks.

The cancellation of the King’s Cup Elephant
Polo Tournament was a major setback for elephant conservation in Thailand. The
tournament was a major source of funding for elephant conservation and also
helped to raise awareness of the plight of elephants in Thailand.

Despite the cancellation of the King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament,
there are still a number of ways to help elephants in Thailand. You can
support elephant conservation organizations, visit elephant sanctuaries, and
avoid activities that exploit elephants.

Here are some organizations
that you can support:

• Friends of the Asian Elephant
  Foundation (FAE)
• Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation
  (GTAEF)
• Elephant Nature Park (ENP)