Elefant Plai Bang Lek causes excitement in grocery store!

Elefant Plai Bang Lek causes excitement in grocery store!

An unusual incident occurred on Monday in the Pak Chong district, as a wild elephant, known as Plai Bang Biang Lek, broke into a grocery store. The approximately 30-year-old elephant, who is regularly spotted near human settlements, entered the business around 3 p.m. local time, just one kilometer from the entrance to the Khao-Yai national park. The frightened shop owner and a customer panicked the business and alerted the park administration, while videos show the elephants how he strolls through the corridors and searches shelves.

Plai Biang Lek had an undisturbed feast that included nine packs of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich and dried bananas. After ten minutes in the shop, the elephant left unmoved with a bag of snacks in the trunk. The damage that was left in the shop was minimal: postponed goods, some mud lines and light ceiling scratches. Fortunately, nobody was harmed. An employee of the national park stated that this was the first time that the elephant entered a business; So far he had already appeared in kitchens and restaurants.

insight into the Khao-Yai National Park

The Khao Yai National Park, the first National Park of Thailand and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located east of Bangkok, near Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat). The park is not only the second largest in Thailand, but also known for its species -rich flora and fauna. The highlights of the park include impressive waterfalls, jungle paths and a variety of animal observation activities.

Khao Yai is famous for the sighting of Asian elephants in the wild. It is estimated that around 4,000 wild elephants live in Thailand, and the expansion of agricultural areas leads to more frequent encounters between humans and these majestic animals. Park visitors can take guided hikes with a ranger to experience the wildlife up close. Such a tour costs 200 baht for two people, regardless of the group size. It is also recommended to visit on working days to avoid the crowds.

other attractions and information

The park also offers nightsafaris in open pick-up trucks to observe nocturnal animals, an activity that is available for the equivalent of 200 baht per vehicle. Khao Yai has breathtaking waterfalls, including the 150 meter high Haew Narok. Visitors should consider that the admission price for foreigners is 400 baht per person per day, although there is no public transport in the park. Therefore, own means of transport are required.

accommodations are available in the park in the form of tents, huts or bungalows. Reductions should be organized in advance to secure a place. Most tours to Khao Yai start in Bangkok, whereby local hotels can be helpful when booking.

The incident with Plai Bang Lek in the grocery store could serve as a wake -up call to underline the importance of nature conservation and consideration of the wildlife in the region. The close encounters between humans and wild elephants make it clear that a harmonious coexistence is possible as long as nature is treated with respect.

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