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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Visit Phuket FantaSea Theme Park A cultural theme park blending Thai heritage with lively shows, carnival games and evening ...

“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 ...

“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 ...