Hunger and Freedom: COVID-19 on Thailand’s Elephant Tourism

Thailand is the home to almost 4,000 captive elephants, whose purpose is to entertain tourists. As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts tourism, this industry is plunged into a food crisis.

by Kresentia Madina April 1, 2022

an adult elephant and a baby elephant walking with their caretaker

Photo by Craig McKay on Unsplash

Thailand is the home to almost 4,000 captive elephants, whose purpose is to entertain tourists. As the COVID-19 pandemic restricts tourism, this industry is plunged into a food crisis.

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