Former Khao Yai Official Disputes Elephant Driving Fine

Former Khao Yai Official Disputes Elephant Driving Fine

A former Khao Yai National Park official is challenging a fine after he was filmed driving close to two wild elephants crossing a park road. Saroj Praphan says he approached the area because tourists and YouTubers were standing dangerously close to the animals. He claims he drove past the elephants at what he considered a safe distance so he could warn the crowd to move away. Saroj argues that visitors who were also close to the elephants should face similar penalties if he is being fined for breaching distance rules. He now plans to complain about park rangers he accuses of improperly allowing tourists near the animals.