Tourists interact with elephants during an event celebrating the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

People feed elephants during an event celebrating the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Tourists interact with elephants during an event celebrating the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

A tourist poses for photos with elephants during an event celebrating the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

Elephants eat fruits during an event celebrating the Thai National Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, March 13, 2026. Thai National Elephant Day is celebrated on March 13 annually in Thailand. Various activities are held to raise public awareness of the elephants. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)