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Photos: Elephant Santas deliver face masks in Thailand

Thai authorities are urging extra caution after its worst outbreak over the weekend

Published: December 23, 2020 14:33 Reuters and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Senior Web Editor

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Copy of 2020-12-23T044641Z_1750530599_RC2SSK9AX0CB_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719189103 — Santa Claus gave his sleigh and reindeer a break on Wednesday and rode elephants in Thailand during a special Christmas visit aimed at raising awareness about the threat of the coronavirus. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T044742Z_1372162908_RC2SSK9KBFYP_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719192460 — White-bearded handlers in floppy hats and Santa outfits sat atop elephants decked out in tinsel and trunk masks in the central province of Ayutthaya, distributing protective masks in baskets to schoolchildren, motorcyclists and drivers passing by. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T044853Z_536086022_RC2SSK9BFQPM_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719195935 — "They are funny and they are lovely. I think they are so cute," said elementary student Laksaporn Loetpiriyakamol. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T044953Z_1818790013_RC2SSK9S5QAG_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719199252 — The elephants have been paying year-end visits to schools in the area for two decades and normally give out gifts like candy and toys using their trunks Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T043805Z_756222752_RC2SSK9E84U2_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719178773 — A student receives a face mask from an elephant dressed as Santa Claus. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T043717Z_1406279531_RC2SSK9YCR14_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719206127 — This year, the pachyderms were social distancing, staying outside the schools and used their trunks to offer the face masks in baskets instead. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T043805Z_228257373_RC2SSK9VWAEK_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719175230 — "These four elephants want to represent Thai Santa Claus to encourage people to wear masks, wash their hands and follow government instructions," said Itthi Pankhawlamai, who manages a local elephant park. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T043741Z_1215359500_RC2SSK9FHZ44_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719209460 — "I'm a little bit excited and sad because the elephants can't go into the school," said Pacharamon Sukphiromsanti, 12, who came out to greet the elephants at the gates. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T043854Z_1299269888_RC2SSK9ACDEC_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719182160 — Mahouts dress an elephant as Santa Claus to help distribute face mask to students. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-23T044140Z_659117000_RC2SSK9UHNE6_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-THAILAND-CHRISTMAS-ELEPHANTS-1608719185575 — Thai authorities are urging extra caution after its worst outbreak was confirmed at the weekend, at a seafood centre near Bangkok, with cases since detected in about a quarter of the country's provinces. Image Credit: REUTERS

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