A park dedicated to the survival and development of Thai elephants. Set in a verdant rice growing valley and surrounded by jungle hillside the park is an ideal spot for a day of understanding these wonderful creatures. Visitors welcome!

To Americans, a white elephant is a metaphor for an encumbrance, a worthless possession. To the people of Thailand, a white elephant is a highly unusual creature to be venerated, one that, along with the darker-hued members of its species, is facing escalating threats to its survival. To the actress Meg Ryan, an encounter with one is the culmination of a lifelong dream. All Hail The White ...

Royal White Elephant The Land of the White Elephant: The myth and legend of the white elephant began in Southeast Asia - The Land of the White Elephant.. In the story of the Buddha, the white elephant is connected to fetility and to knowledge. On the eve of giving birth to the Lord Buddha, his mother dreams that a white elephant comes to present her with a lotus, symbol of purity and knowledge.