Elephant Theme Show, Bangkok

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At the Elephant Farm there is also a Snake Show which was very scary but most entertaining and educational. There must have been several hundred people watching the show, some were very edgy when they started passing snakes around, most probably they were harmless pythons. The real show was with the deadly Cobra's and it was a test of the skill of the young men as they took on the speed and aggression of the Cobra. I noticed that all the snake handlers were small and agile with the ability to anticipate the snake's strike. These men were extremely fast and put on an excellent demonstration. They then brought out a very large Python and explained the life of these reptiles in the wild.
They then demonstrated how they milk the Cobra's venom, and interestingly they explained how this milking process can take place every 5 minutes as the Cobra replenishes the venom in that time.
Finally they brought out a Mongoose in a Glass box and put a Cobra in with the snake. It was interesting to see each animal stalk each other, however as we all know the Mongoose is much faster and always wins.

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Our day trip continued and we arrived at the Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo where we spent several hours enjoying the attractions, particularly the Elephant Show. The show covered many aspects which demonstrated the brilliance of these inteligent animals and their affinity with humans.
First we were introduced to the animals and then there was the soccer game, all the big names in soccer were represented , however the game was friendly with several goals scored. Then followed the mock battle with the elephants decked out in bright colours going into battle, very different to modern day warfare where the armies attempt to camoflage. This scene was representing typical Thai warfare several centuries ago and it was done in a blaze of colour.
After the show the elephants came to the fence where you could pat them and have a photograph taken.
The entertainment was good and well worth the visit.

You should take the ride and watch the elephant shows. The rides will bring you into the forest treks and into a small river. Each trainer will give different services. The show includes elephants playing harmonica, elephant greetings and elephant massaging. The list price is 600 bhat for adults and 300 baht for kids. But if you are going in a group, try to bargain for 20% to 30% discount. Use group dynamics...They will also sell you phots that they had taken when you are on the elephant. But I suggest that you dont buy it. The print is lousy as the colour fades almost immediately. The powder ink comes off very fast. I dunno why.

I went to this park as part of a 1 day tour, it was thrown in as part of the visit to the famous floating market.
It was actually better than the floating market.
The magic show was very impressive, followed by a re-enacment of a famous Thai battle including elephants, swords, pyrotechnics not to mention the elaborately dressed cast of thousands.
After we enjoyed a demonstration of Elephant football and many other entertaining tricks from these much loved animals.
My day was completed with a crocodile show. Two comical Thai men chastise crocodiles in a croc infested pit. They then play games by sticking their heads and arms in the crocodiles mouths to much amusement of everyone watching.
Yes I know it sounds like a tourist trap but it kept me entertained and I recomend you pay a visit.

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Or so called Tha Chang Wang Luang means The Grand Palace elephant pier. Originally, this area was the place for elephants bathing and the area for welcome the white elephant which sent to the dedicated to the King on boat. Another name of this pier is Tha Phra ,in King Rama I 's reign, he brought Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha image from Northern Thailand via river and passed this pier to Wat Suthat.
Nowaday,Tha Chang is the centre of water public transportation to some canals in Thonburi and Nonthaburi area. The old shophouse surrounded this area was built in King Rama V's reign, all are in Western style and still use as shop. So many delicious food 're easy finding here.In the Evening,there are some stalls on the ground offered local food and products.

We took a tour from our hotel to ride elephants in Kanchanabuir (north of Bangkok). In route we stopped at the Bridge Over the River Kuai as well as a spot along the rode to feed wild monkeys. Once at Saiyok Elephant Park we took a bamboo raft ride down river (easy, slow, and beautiful) to meet our elephants. Once on our elephants we took a lovely ride along and thru the river. Our elephant driver was excellent and very kind, not only did he sing to us he stopped to take our photo several times as well as made us a crown of leaves.

The tour also included lunch at a local village and a train ride back towards Bangkok (then back on the bus.) The bus was well equipeb and the guide was exceptional!

The former stables of the Ananta Samakorn Throne Hall is now the Royal Elephant National Museum.

Exhibits illustrate the beliefs and traditions concerning white elephants, such as the capture of wild elephants and ceremonies to celebrate and confer royal status upon the white elephants belonging to the King.

Visitors can also find exhibits like gigantic tusks, preserved skin from a white elephant and hair tassels from royal elephants.

These stables were built during the reigns of King Rama V and King Rama VII.

The museum is open daily from 9am to 4pm and an admission fee of 5baht is charged. No photography is allowed in the museum.

We found and discovered that those elephants in Bangkok are so gentle and are so popular that they grace most Thailand postcards. Up close they´re even sweeter than you can imagine. There is also something so curious we had discovered, did any of you guys know that the elephant milk is blue¿ It is so incredible when we saw these with our own eyes, blue milk! We have something for you to look into...if you wish to learn more when you meet these elephant in Ayuthaya, it sure is worth the trip and our time, The Thai capital until the Burmese destroyed it in 1767. There are so much rich history to this but our pages on VT is not enough, however, if your time travel permits spend some time and visit the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum...other than that to add more fun to your discover, use one of those bikes and drive around and see all the ruins. Enjoy Bangkok, not only is everything out there so affordable, but so very interesting.