UNDER INVESTIGATION
Prayai Changthai Elephant Camp
Multiple witnesses report hooks used on baby elephants, all animals chained.
🐘 12 elephants
🚫 Rides offered
⛓️ All chained
🪝 Hook observed
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Facility Overview
Located in Phuket, this facility operates as a tourist attraction offering elephant rides and photo opportunities. Our investigation has documented 47 visitor complaints over the past 18 months.
Documented Violations
Elephants chained
Riding offered
Hook (ankus) observed
Baby elephants present
Visible wounds reported
Timeline of Reports
March 2025
Visitor reported witnessing mahout striking baby elephant with hook
January 2025
Multiple reports of elephants chained 24 hours with limited movement
November 2024
Investigation opened following pattern of consistent abuse reports
Location
📍 Map: Prayai Changthai Elephant Camp, Phuket
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UNDER INVESTIGATION
Koh Samui Elephant Camp
Elephants observed with visible wounds, chained 24 hours, rides offered.
🐘 8 elephants
🚫 Rides offered
⛓️ All chained
🩹 Wounds reported
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Facility Overview
Island-based facility offering elephant rides and bathing experiences. 32 documented complaints regarding animal welfare conditions.
Documented Violations
Elephants chained
Riding offered
Visible wounds reported
Inadequate facilities
Timeline of Reports
February 2025
Visitor photographed elephants with visible leg wounds from chains
December 2024
Multiple reports of elephants showing distress behaviors
Location
📍 Map: Koh Samui Elephant Camp, Koh Samui
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FLAGGED
Chiang Mai Elephant Experience
Rides discontinued but chaining continues; under ongoing monitoring.
🐘 15 elephants
✓ No rides
⛓️ Chaining continues
👁️ Monitoring
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Facility Overview
Facility has made improvements by discontinuing rides, but concerns remain about continued use of chains and limited space for elephants.
Documented Violations
Elephants chained
Limited movement space
Timeline of Reports
March 2025
Facility under monitoring - improvements noted but concerns remain
October 2024
Facility discontinued elephant rides following pressure
Location
📍 Map: Chiang Mai Elephant Experience, Chiang Mai
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CLEARED
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Observation-only sanctuary with no rides, no chains, and proper veterinary care.
🐘 9 elephants
✓ No rides
✓ No chains
✓ Ethical practices
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Facility Overview
Genuine sanctuary providing observation-only experiences. Elephants roam freely, no riding or direct contact, proper veterinary care provided.
Ethical Practices Verified
No chaining
No riding
Veterinary care provided
Adequate space
Natural behaviors observed
Location
📍 Map: Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, Phuket
FLAGGED
Patara Elephant Farm
Mixed practices - some positive elements but concerns about overnight chaining.
🐘 20 elephants
⚠️ Limited rides
⛓️ Nighttime chaining
👁️ Monitoring
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Facility Overview
Facility markets itself as ethical but continues some questionable practices including overnight chaining and limited riding activities.
Documented Violations
Nighttime chaining reported
Limited riding offered
Location
📍 Map: Patara Elephant Farm, Chiang Mai
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CLEARED
Elephant Hills
Ethical sanctuary with observation-only policy and proper elephant care standards.
🐘 7 elephants
✓ No rides
✓ No chains
✓ Ethical practices
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Facility Overview
Well-established ethical sanctuary with strong welfare standards. Elephants rescued from tourism industry live in natural environment.
Ethical Practices Verified
No chaining
No riding
Veterinary care provided
Natural habitat
Observation only
Location
📍 Map: Elephant Hills, Khao Sok National Park