When headed to Thailand you must of course try the delicious Thai cuisine and visit one of its major cities such as Bangkok or Chiang Mai, but also high on the list of things to do,is to experience the outstanding wildlife and take a walk on the wild side with all the magnificent animals that roam the country. One animal in particular that is most certainly a sight to see are the ever-striking elephants. As the elephant population is dwindling in Thailand, down from 100,000 to 3,000-4,000 over the past century, elephants are now housed in elephant sanctuaries across the country, where, for the most part, they are well taken care of by volunteers who aim to give them good lives, despite them not being able to roam free. These sanctuaries have become popular tourist attractions
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