Video: pick-up driver criticized for dangerous stunt with elephant in Khao Yai

[webfact]

Picture: Sanook

 

A video that was shared by TV presenter Sorayuth Suthassachaijinda showed a wild elephant on the road in the area of the Khao Yai national park.

 

Someone in a pick-up had challenged and annoyed the elephant by revving their engine.

 

 

Then they stopped, opened the door and took some snaps, reported Sanook. 

 

It was considered reckless and dangerous behavior that could have resulted in a serious incident.

 

Other motorists responded appropriately by stopping and keeping their distance. 

 

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[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

it was considered reckless and dangerous behavior that could have resulted in a serious incident.

Yes indeed!

 

[worgeordie]

Elephants never forget , it will be waiting for him next

time he comes that way,what an idiot ,does he think

that his pickup will protect him from a <deleted> off 

pachyderm .

regards worgeordie

[Photoguy21]

Unfortunately you cant cure stupid

Edited November 7, 2022 by Photoguy21

[KhaoYai]

Complete lunatic - they have destroyed cars that got too close before.  He's very lucky there were no calves around. Adult Elephants will kill to protect their calves.

[Thingamabob]

Both pathetic and dangerous. While some Thai people are good with animals, others are hopeless.

Edited November 7, 2022 by Thingamabob
Missed word

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

Unfortunately you cant cure stupid

The elephant has a cure.. if the idiot tries it again.