Elephants are the majestic animals of the Thai monarchy. Elephants are animals that have existed together with Thailand for a long time. During the reign of King Rama II of Rattanakosin. Siam used to use the national flag as a white elephant. Thais believed that white elephants were the royal animals of the king. White elephants are therefore regarded as royalty.

Thai national history It is inscribed that elephants have played a part in protecting the independence and nationhood of the people. Thailand through many eras During the Thonburi period, King Taksin the Great gathered Thai men to be Solid and stable on the back of a royal elephant. And during the reign of King Naresuan the Great declared independence and nationhood. of Thai people on the back of a royal elephant as well The royal elephant of King Naresuan is considered to be the Thai elephant that receives the highest honor. From courage in the battlefield As a result, this Thai elephant received a royal title. “Chao Phraya Prab Hongsawadee”

Elephants are used in various important royal ceremonies.

Elephants are used as vehicles for transportation.
In an era when transportation was not as developed as today. Humans have not yet developed various machines. For use as a labor saving device for transporting goods. Elephants are the best and most efficient vehicles for humans. Because elephants are large animals, they are intelligent and have enormous strength. Elephants can transport things. Available in large quantities patiently.

Elephants are used in the logging industry. The use of logging elephants in Thailand ranges from felling trees, cutting logs, and transporting the wood to factories or markets. In terms of forest conservation and forest management systems in Thailand Using elephants to pull wood It is very appropriate. Because elephants can walk without destroying small tree saplings. Does not make the soil compact No need to cut many roads. Moreover, elephants can climb mountains well. and has a lifespan of up to 50 years.

At present, when humans have developed machines and modern technology The popularity of elephant labor is gradually decreasing, but elephants are still animals that are of utmost importance to Thai people throughout the nation. Therefore, the Thai government Therefore, the white elephant has been designated as the national symbolic animal. Every March 13th is designated as Thai Elephant Day.