Phuket Nikki Beach Club promises, 'No more elephants'

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Phuket Nikki Beach Club promises, 'No more elephants'
Alasdair Forbes


The photos which were posted on Facebook have drawn criticism from many.

PHUKET: -- Nikki Beach Club – faced with a rising storm of criticism after it posted pictures on Facebook of a baby elephant being ridden by beer-drinking customers – has vowed not to use elephants at the club again.

An initial statement by the club apologised for offending people but stopped short of saying it would stop using elephants for entertainment at the club.

But this morning (March 30), on its Facebook page, the company said, “To elaborate on our last statement, we would like to make it clear that we do not, have not and will never own an elephant.

“The elephant in the photo is from a reputable elephant caretaker who has no affiliation with Nikki Beach.

“With the above said, we understand that this has upset many of our customers and animal advocates around the world, so effective immediately, we will stop granting the requests for elephants at Nikki Beach Phuket.

“The Nikki Beach family will never stand for the mistreatment of animals.”

The storm of complaints about the club raged on both Facebook and Twitter, reaching a new height at the weekend with the launch of a new Facebook page titled “Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket’”.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-nikki-beach-club-promises-no-more-elephants-51639.php


-- Phuket News 2015-03-30

[2fishin2]

A "reputable elephant caretaker" that allowed this crap to happen, that's a far stretch. Should have said reputable purse caretaker

[doremifasol]

Wowwww.....

....... a storm of complaints about the club.........

....... raged on both Facebook and Twitter.........

........reaching a new height at the weekend........

....... the launch of a new Facebook page titled “Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket ......

Just give me a break! This whole story is NOT about the elephant and never was.

How many elephants are used everyday in Thailand to amuse guests and cash in?

Why then picking on Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket?

Who REALLY launched the "Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket" page?

Who REALLY wants to boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket?

This whole story is so pathetic...............

Edited March 30, 2015 by doremifasol

[MoonShadow]

A "reputable elephant caretaker" that allowed this crap to happen, that's a far stretch. Should have said reputable purse caretaker

Haw haw haw, the baby elephant had a great day out in an apparently comforting, obviously 'well fed' and welcoming atmosphere among like minded sentient beings, I've seen many of them ...they won't leave ! ..they want more !

You miserable misguided elephant tree hugger, the 'purse caretaker' was apparently adequately funded or this wouldn't

taken place.

Elephants aren't as stupid as you want them to be, display more intelligence than you have in your post. They like to work, can provenly paint well and take documented rightful action against those who mistreat them - which didn't happen here- and display happiness, as is proven in the photograph in Post #1.

There are many mistreated elephants on the street and elsewhere but this isn't one of them. Refine your stupidity and define the rightful targets of animal mistreatment and not rely on online hearsay and gossip to display your proven drivel.

( You're obviously jealous of the party you weren't invited to - for very good reason - you're a party pooper )

maybe you should check this out before you sound off.....

http://expertvagabond.com/elephants-in-thailand/

[Johnny S]

Beach Clubs and their costumers in generel are pathetic ...

[Alwyn]

Wowwww.....

....... a storm of complaints about the club.........

....... raged on both Facebook and Twitter.........

........reaching a new height at the weekend........

....... the launch of a new Facebook page titled “Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket ......

Just give me a break! This whole story is NOT about the elephant and never was.

How many elephants are used everyday in Thailand to amuse guests and cash in?

Why then picking on Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket?

Who REALLY launched the "Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket" page?

Who REALLY wants to boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket?

This whole story is so pathetic...............

what do you care are do you work for Nikki beach club?

[simon43]

Beach Clubs and their costumers in generel are pathetic ...

Agreed, appalling clothes sense - well, apart from the dolly on the elephant

[doremifasol]

Wowwww.....

....... a storm of complaints about the club.........

....... raged on both Facebook and Twitter.........

........reaching a new height at the weekend........

....... the launch of a new Facebook page titled “Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket ......

Just give me a break! This whole story is NOT about the elephant and never was.

How many elephants are used everyday in Thailand to amuse guests and cash in?

Why then picking on Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket?

Who REALLY launched the "Boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket" page?

Who REALLY wants to boycott Nikki Beach Hotel ‘Phuket?

This whole story is so pathetic...............

what do you care are do you work for Nikki beach club?

No I don't, I just enjoy speaking my mind on TV, just like you.

Edited March 31, 2015 by doremifasol

[Rooo]

Insulting post & replies removed.