Comments on: Walking with Giants

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:51:29 +0000

In reply to Leigh. It's a must-do in Northern Thailand! You're going to love it, Leigh!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:18:05 +0000

A friend of mine did the overnight package here a few months back and ENP will definitely be a stop on my trip to Thailand next year! I could cry just looking at the pictures!

By: Inanna

Inanna — Sat, 16 May 2015 14:53:26 +0000

In reply to Alex. From what my parents told me they were in a village in the middle of the jungle and the locals gathered the elephants directly from the jungle and returned them afterwards. I trust their impression that everything seemed very fair towards the animals but I'll definitely ask about it when I get to the Elephant Park. I do hope it wasn't always like this !!

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 16 May 2015 13:53:26 +0000

In reply to Inanna. I'm not really sure about the history of elephant tourism... based on what I learned at the park about the domestication of elephants (through a cruel practice known at the phajan) I'm not sure if things were really so different thirty years ago. But I'm not sure! That would be a great question to ask if you go... and to report back on :)

By: Inanna

Inanna — Fri, 15 May 2015 18:16:47 +0000

Definitely doing this when I go to Chang Mai. I’m thinking of staying for a whole week. I am so glad I found out about since it’s been my dream to spend some times with elephants since I was little and saw pictures of my parents riding them through the jungle 30 years ago. Back then they were still treated fairly and with respect. I can’t believe how much this changed in such a short time!! I hope others will realize what price the elephants are paying because of the growing tourism and stop supporting these awful activities!! Thank you for sharing this with us !!

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:56:34 +0000

In reply to Miles of Happiness.

Thank you so much — it’s one of my very happy memories from Thailand as well 🙂

By: Miles of Happiness

Miles of Happiness — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 08:12:19 +0000

It’s a unique experience, and will stay one of the highlights of my trip in Thaïland for sure… Your pics are beautiful BTW!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 12:31:46 +0000

In reply to Dave from Chicago.

I’m so sorry to hear that about Stumpy! I did indeed know about the donations — I think I mentioned it in this post, I did a naming donation of one of the pups at the park while I was there 🙂

By: Dave from Chicago

Dave from Chicago — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:51:25 +0000

In reply to Alex.

Hi Alex,

Just to let you know, that Stumpy, the 3 legged dog on your blog passed away in April. Also Mae Tee, who came up to me in the field on the 14th, passed away on the 17th. She was so gentle and kind.

Do you and your followers know they can sponsor an elephant, or make a specific donation or a general donation if they like to help. I’ll be happy to provide more details.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:12:32 +0000

In reply to Dominique. Awesome Dominique! So glad you chose ENP and you are so excited about it. Be sure to spread the word to all your friends in Oz who are heading to Thailand as well :)