webfact Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 WILDLIFEPeople warned of wild elephants in ChacheongsaoBANGKOK: -- Motorists travelling on a highway linking Chachoengsao with Sa Kaew province are being warned that wild elephants have been seen wandering in the area.Chacheongsao's provincial police radio has issued a warning to those using Highway No 3259 to beware of the wild elephants.Sightings of about 50 wild elephants on the road connecting Sa Kaew’s Wang Nam Yen district with Tha Takiab in Chacheongsao and the nearby area have been reported.It is feared that travellers could be harmed by the herd, which might become annoyed by the presence of people in the area and turn violent. -- The Nation 2014-04-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Costas2008 Posted April 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2014 Have they warned the elephants of people? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thongkorn Posted April 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2014 Have they warned the elephants of people? Elephants, they made a trunk call to them 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Wow! Are these really wild? or some show elephants which may have been turned loose? I Thailand, especially in rural/Central areas. I bet they're all covered in talcum powder splatter after Songkhran..... May have a nip up tomorrow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loles Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yes, those area was their before, so .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaiyapoon Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Probably come out of Khao Yai there are loads of elephants in the reserve there. 50 seems a lot to have got out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Probably come out of Khao Yai there are loads of elephants in the reserve there. 50 seems a lot to have got out though. A long way from Khao Yai. The Khao Ang Rue Nai wildlife reserve, right on the road mentioned in the article, is well known for its elephant herds and attracts a number of tourists to the viewpoint to see them at dusk. I'd assume that these elephants are from there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulekee Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nelly the elephant packed her trunk and said goodbye to the .................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robby nz Posted April 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2014 One of the elephants was observed doing a ton on the highway. Motorists are advised to treat it as a roundabout. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeThePoster Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 It is feared that travellers could be harmed by the herd, which might become annoyed by the presence of people in the area and turn violent. Now dodging elephants and buffaloes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) more interesting info ! http://www.wildlifethailand.com/index.php/Thailand-s-Wildlife/khao-ang-rue-nai-wildlife-sanctuary.html actually not so funny, my GF and me once were attacked by a raging elephant bull on the road . . . . that day i wished the car's reverse had a few more gears !!!! We managed a close escape, though Would like to warn everyone not even think of driving any close to a whole HERD !!! Edited April 18, 2014 by crazygreg44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Several cases of Chang seen on the roads creating havoc for their owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakseeda Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 What coloured shirts were they wearing...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickylies Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) thailand to the elephants! Edited April 18, 2014 by metisdead Overly large bold font reset to normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 more interesting info ! http://www.wildlifethailand.com/index.php/Thailand-s-Wildlife/khao-ang-rue-nai-wildlife-sanctuary.html actually not so funny, my GF and me once were attacked by a raging elephant bull on the road . . . . that day i wished the car's reverse had a few more gears !!!! We managed a close escape, though Would like to warn everyone not even think of driving any close to a whole HERD !!! Hope the bull was not excited,could make you feel a little inadequate if your girlfreinds eyes saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username99 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Was past there today and there's 30 stalls on each side of the road, all selling B10 bags of sugarcane good old thai style 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulekee Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 more interesting info ! http://www.wildlifethailand.com/index.php/Thailand-s-Wildlife/khao-ang-rue-nai-wildlife-sanctuary.html actually not so funny, my GF and me once were attacked by a raging elephant bull on the road . . . . that day i wished the car's reverse had a few more gears !!!! We managed a close escape, though Would like to warn everyone not even think of driving any close to a whole HERD !!! Know what you mean,had the same experience in Pattaya once.Upset one you upset the whole heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) I recall this episode of Bondi Vet, which highlights Thailand's problems with wild elephants. >>FF to 35 mins Though the whole program is interesting. Edited April 18, 2014 by Basil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Some derogatory posts removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Was past there today and there's 30 stalls on each side of the road, all selling B10 bags of sugarcane good old thai style Just wait until the elephants learn to cut out the middle men. In the Bondi Vet Clip [above] it mentions a monk on a motorbike was killed by an elephant, he was on the way to feed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'm sure over the Songkran holiday many people saw elephants, all pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 keep downwind and wear dark clothing especially any hat and you will be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1w4yR1da Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 keep downwind and wear dark clothing especially any hat and you will be ok.Yeah! Great advice for people travelling on the highway."Ok, Somchai and family. All wear black, put these hats on and as you're driving 130kph along the highway, make sure you're downwind of any elephants in the area." Suzuki GSX-R1000 L3 182 hp in-line 4 Superbike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Wow! Are these really wild? or some show elephants which may have been turned loose? I Thailand, especially in rural/Central areas. I bet they're all covered in talcum powder splatter after Songkhran..... May have a nip up tomorrow..... Wild? They're livid............... That's what we're being warned about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how241 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Have they warned the elephants of people? +1...Good point. Most times the animals have more to fear from the people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonytigerbkk Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 This is not news, this road is known as the elephant road by the locals (and has been for a long time). It runs right through the Khao Ang Rua Nai Wildlife Sanctuary, what do they expect to find there? Sugar cane and corn lorries which use this road as a short cut know that they run the gauntlet. Most locals will not travel on this road after sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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