Originally Posted by
northsideguy
This is what happens when drivers in do not follow instructions. Vehicles are not to stop and park on the roads in Khao Yai. There are designated parking areas. You should keep your distance with a wild elephant(s), and not approach an elephant(s) with your vehicle.
In this article they mention that
The park suggested drivers stop their vehicles 30 metres away from an incoming elephant, keep the engine on and back away if the animal comes closer.
This elephant, Deua, is quite impressive...
Park staff on Tuesday night posted a Facebook message with a picture of the elephant, saying Duea always came out to "greet" tourists during the transitional period between the wet and cold seasons.
There is a video of the incident in this article.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...ar-in-khao-yai
These are still my favs...