• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print+Digital (Bundle) ePaper subscription
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print+Digital (Bundle)
ePaper subscription
Trending
UAE holidays 2023 Golf in UAE
  • Latest News
  • UAE Success Stories
  • UAE
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Government
    • Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Ask the Law
    • Reader Complaint
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Ask Us
    • Safety+Security
  • Business
    • Banking
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Energy
    • Analysis
    • Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
    • Videos
  • Friday
    • Beauty
    • Wellbeing
    • Art & People
    • Home
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
    • Play
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
      • Games
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Oceania
    • Offbeat
    • Coronavirus
    • Special Reports
    • Corrections
    • 2022 in review
  • Opinion
    • Op-Eds
    • Letters
    • From the Editors
  • Play Games
  • Qatar World Cup 2022
    • News & Views
    • Travel
    • Teams
    • Players to Watch
    • Match Centre
  • Magical Dubai
    • Dubai Life
    • Live the Luxury
    • Culture and History
    • Adventure
    • Staying Connected
  • Special Reports
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Horse Racing
      • Dubai World Cup
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
        • Gujarat
        • Lucknow
        • Live Scores
        • Point Table
        • Top Scorers
      • ICC
      • T20 World Cup 2022
    • Motorsport
    • Football
      • Qatar World Cup 2022
    • Tennis
    • Rugby
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • Pakistani Cinema
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • TV
    • Books
    • Theatre
    • Arts+Culture
  • Expo 2020
  • Going Out
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
    • Community
    • Fashion
  • GN Reach
  • Jobs
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
    • Technology
  • Travel
  • GN Focus
    • Special Features
  • Mind Your Migraine
  • 50 MENA Leaders
  • The Kurator
    • Share
    • Dare
    • Flair
  • Bayat Chapters
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • GN Store
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • Printing Services
    • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. All rights reserved.
    Photos: Thailand elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Wednesday, February 8, 2023
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    Photos: Thailand elephant camp adds more jumbos as Chinese tourists return

    Country's vital tourism sector is seeing a quick rebound after the lifting of restriction

    Published:  January 23, 2023 14:23 Reuters
    1 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    Phuket, Thailand: An elephant camp in Thailand has purchased six new jumbos to welcome tourists and returning Chinese visitors, offering activities from elephant rides to elephant showers, the owner said. Image Credit: REUTERS
    2 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    Pang Chang Kamala Elephant Camp on the resort island of Phuket is also adding programmes such as elephant care due to a rise in bookings after the Lunar New Year, camp owner Wittaya Taweeros told Reuters. Image Credit: REUTERS
    3 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    "As the number of tourists has increased, we're ready to welcome them, also with our newly bought elephants," Wittaya said. Image Credit: REUTERS
    4 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    With 25 elephants now, the camp can receive 300 tourists per day, up from 200, he added. Wittaya said he was confident that more tourists will come. Image Credit: REUTERS
    5 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    "We've already got 60% to 70% bookings after the Lunar New Year from the same agent we worked with before the pandemic," he said. Image Credit: REUTERS
    6 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    Thailand's vital tourism sector is seeing a quick rebound after the lifting of COVID restrictions last year, with the government is expecting 25 million foreign visitors in 2023, including five million from China as it reopens. Image Credit: REUTERS
    7 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    A mahout adjusts a chair on top of an elephant while they wait for tourists. Image Credit: REUTERS
    8 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    China's reopening raises hopes for the return of Chinese visitors, who accounted for nearly a third of Thailand's 40 million foreign tourist arrivals in pre-pandemic 2019. Image Credit: REUTERS
    9 of 9
    CHINESE TOURISTS THAILAND GALLERY
    Elephants are seen waiting for tourists in a jungle park in Phuket, Thailand. Image Credit: REUTERS

    Trending

    • See some of the deadliest earthquakes over the years

      See some of the deadliest earthquakes over the years

    • Photos: Deadly quake topples buildings in Turkey, Syria

      Photos: Deadly quake topples buildings in Turkey, Syria

    • Inside Bollywood star Nora Fatehi's birthday in Dubai

      Inside Bollywood star Nora Fatehi's birthday in Dubai

    • Job cuts: Top 15 companies that are laying off staff

      Job cuts: Top 15 companies that are laying off staff

    Latest In

    • Video conferencing star Zoom cuts staff by 15 percent

      1 hour ago

    • ERC calls for participation in 'Bridges of Goodness'

    • Watch: UAE President meets Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi

    • French unions sought to keep momentum in pension battle

    • Allies vow Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine in coming months

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • Friday
    • Watch Time
    • getthat
    • Jobs
    • GN Store
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    • Printing Services
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or