“They put the hook repeatedly into the most delicate part of her head, in order to control her,” says Louise Rogerson. Rogerson, co-founder of the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, is describing the ...

There’s more to Phuket than beaches – as beautiful as they are. Visiting ethical animal sanctuaries to see Asian elephants up ...

One Thai elephant sanctuary is being thrust into the spotlight for its efforts to provide sanctuary for aging, mistreated elephants with the help of a few famous visitors. The Phuket Elephant ...

Elephant riding used to be an integral part of the traveler experience in Phuket, Thailand, but that's changing, says Lonely Planet, which is showcasing a new elephant sanctuary in Phuket. "Opened in ...

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 ...

All of those elephant treks and shows that are heavily promoted to tourists in Thailand (and throughout Southeast Asia) come at a cost. In order to tame a baby elephant, its spirit has to literally be ...

Meet Kannika: Among them is Kannika, a 32-year-old elephant who's lived in Phuket since she was 10 years old. According to sanctuary staff, she worked as a begging elephant along the beaches and at ...