Elephants treated to fruit feast on 13 March 2026 Thailand’s National Elephant Day
Elephants were treated to a fruit feast at Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal on Thursday as part of celebrations marking Thai Elephant Day.
The event featured a large spread of fruits and vegetables including watermelon, corn, bananas, cucumbers and jicama, allowing the elephants to eat freely.
Monks, members of the public, students and representatives from government and private organizations joined the activity, feeding the elephants and taking part in merit-making ceremonies dedicated to elephants and mahouts who have passed away.
Thai Elephant Day falls on March 13 each year.
It was designated by the Thai cabinet in 1998 to recognize the elephant’s importance as a national symbol and to raise awareness about conserving Thailand’s elephant population.
Source: Thai Enquirer on twitter/
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Elephants were given fruit to eat on Thailand’s National Elephant Day, March 13, 2026.
Last Thursday, elephants were given a feast of fruit at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Elephant Corral as part of celebrations for National Elephant Day.
A variety of fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon, corn, bananas, cucumbers, and jicama, were provided for the elephants to eat freely.
Monks, members of the public, students, and representatives from the government and private sectors participated in feeding the elephants and making merit for the deceased elephants and mahouts.
National Elephant Day falls on March 13th of every year.
The Thai Cabinet established this initiative in 1998 to recognize the importance of elephants as a national symbol and to raise awareness about the conservation of Thailand’s elephant population.
