From elephants and tigers to dolphins, turtles and whales, Thailand offers some of the most amazing wildlife the world has to offer. However, tourism and the natural world dont always mix. In this article, we provide some practical tips for travellers in Thailand. Our goal is to provide unique, sustainable and respectful encounters that showcase Thailands magical biodiversity, while also helping to preserve the dignity and wellbeing of those animals visitors have come so far to see.
Animal tourism in Thailand:
The Lands of Smiles is making progress with its treatment of animals, but there is still work to do. Popular tourism hot spots like Chiang Mai, Phuket and Pattaya are known to have monkey and snake shows, dolphin attractions and elephant riding, while the busy streets of Bangkok are an urban jungle thats home to its own population of animal captives. Here you might see monkeys, loris, snakes, crocodiles, birds and even elephants
Animal tourism in Thailand can be problematic. For travellers who want to be part of the solution, check out our top five tips for animal welfare:
