Technically a large island, Phuket is Thai for “hill” and features lush landscapes, luxe resorts and party beaches that entice millions of tourists (and A-listers from Leonardo DiCaprio to Kim ...

The young elephant, known as the real-life Dumbo to animal activists, died after breaking both of its back legs at the Phuket Zoo Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

With the Phuket zoo closed due to COVID-19, the two companions will be permanently released into their new 250-acre sanctuary home Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

An Asian elephant struts into the pool and dips its head beneath the surface, using the tip of its trunk like a snorkel. Standing on its hind legs as the water relieves the gravitational burden of its ...

From Phuket’s ethical elephant sanctuaries to Langkawi’s mangrove kayaking and Khao Sok’s floating bungalows, Southeast Asia offers immersive eco-friendly adventures. These trips let you connect with ...

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BANGKOK — A well-known elephant sanctuary in Thailand appealed for help on Friday after torrential flash floods forced the evacuation of about 100 elephants. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

A wild bull elephant killed a tourist exercising near his tent on Monday at a national park in Thailand, making him the third victim of the animal. The man, identified as Jirathachai ...

Some 20 elephants have returned to a small village of Mae Chiem in Karen territory in the Chiang Mai region in the last few weeks. Before the coronavirus pandemic crisis, they were living in in one of ...