Thailand opens Elephant Museum to boost tourism
Thailand has opened an elephant museum in Surin, one of its seventy-seven provinces as part of efforts to boost tourism in the country.
Called the Surin Elephant Museum, the edifice seeks to provide cultural and historical information about the existence and life of elephants in Thailand.
The museum provides a unique experience for tourists and visitors.
The Chang Luang Elephant house provides details about the importance of elephants in the Thai society and how they contribute to warfare. Visitors also get to learn about legendary war elephants of the past.
The museum also provides insights into the biology of elephants and details about how they behave/ Prehistoric elephants are also highlighted with fossil displays.
There’s also an elephant gallery where visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibits and cultural artwork related to elephants.
The Surin Elephant Musuem also provides traditional elephant-related performances for all visitors.
According to The Nation, the museum was established by the Dr Thiam Chokwattana Foundation and aims to promote tourism and culture in Thailand.
