Thailand Elephant Sanctuary - What You Should Know - Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

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What is a Thailand Elephant Sanctuary? And what makes an ethical elephant sanctuary? Take a road trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi and visit one of the best elephant sanctuaries in Thailand. See what it is like swimming with elephants, in this elephant jungle sanctuary, and even get up close with a baby elephant.
Today's Thailand vlog takes you with me as I visit Elephants' Home and Nature, a place where you can visit elephants but they do not actually consider themselves a sanctuary. In fact, Khun Tong (the owner), speaks very candidly about the topic of elephants in captivity and so-called sanctuaries.
This channel is about adventure and experiencing new things. Your opinion may differ from mine and if so, I'd love to hear about it in the comments. I do know that Khun Tong, Khun Bank, and all other staff here dedicate their lives to the magnificent elephants that they live with.
If you are interested in visiting this place, you can contact Khun Tong directly through their Facebook link here: / elephantshomeandnature
(Just tell her that you heard about her place on my video and she will take VERY good care of you)
Here is a Google Map Pin so you can easily find Elephants' Home and Nature: goo.gl/maps/k6is5thm3vgS3cYV6
Please share this video with anyone you know who loves elephants!
And as always, the destination is great but the journey is half the fun!
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[@peterswemmelaar4788]

Chris, I love your enthousiasm always. We obviously share the love for Thailand an Thai people. Keep up the good "work". 👍

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

I appreciate that!

[@neal-in-thailand9856]

Very well said, I'll second that.

[@KrungThepKen]

You took the words write out of my mouth, Peter. Best city in the world?! You got that right Chris. Watching your videos everytime they are uploaded gives me that little connection i need to keep me going until I can get back there. Big love my guy.

[@profiterdupresent4322]

Well said m8

[@cvv7099]

C hr i s you are not HSC fgv so that the DG by kjbx you Zach will have jv

[@user-tf3ut9xd5i]

Great story and very fun to watch!,

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

😍

[@estherflipowicz4345]

Really enjoy your video's, hope you will continue making more as it brings me back to this great country!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

I'll keep making them as long as you keep watching them!! Where are you writing from Esther??

[@royli3908]

This is like a natgeo documentary. Awesome!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

haha....thanks for the kind words Roy!

[@daisielove5758]

I’m Thai and I love your videos. I really want to go home and stay for a little while.

[@HoyTara]

Thank you for the information. Those are really amazing elephants.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Hey there, thanks a ton for the comment. It's much appreciated. The elephants were indeed pretty awesome!

[@thedebta1]

You are really good at editing...

[@jasonwilkinson3887]

P that was awesome. Can't believe you rode a bike all the way there. What an adventure and a very cool place. 👍 to hut #2. Thanks for the ride.

[@nevillewilkinson2444]

I must say that your blog is brilliant from Ireland

[@torontojason]

Well done - this channel just keeps getting better!!

[@judycarroll5258]

Good for you, Chris. You are so kind, doing the charity work in Chai Mai Rejoice your kindness

[@AngelaHawesBigShoe]

Super fantastic fun time adventures, thanks for bringing us along!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Nice to know you're out there Ang!!!!

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, this is such an awesome place and we want to visit! I love how genuine this group is. I'm just now subscribing, but my wife and I watch your videos on our TV most of the time! So I figured I'd jump on my laptop here so I could comment. We are planning to visit Thailand again next year, and soon after plan to stay there for several months (toying with the idea of moving there!)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

You should!

[@michellebubbie]

One of my favorite so far. Putting a visit here on my must do list.

[@xntrix007]

Chris this is awesome, well done. I watched this with my 13 year old as an educational/geography concept within his home schooling time. Keep them coming !

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Wow is that ever inspiring to hear!! Where are you watching from?

[@rcooley111]

I really want to visit this place now. You make it sound so exciting! I had never really given Thailand much consideration, but watching your videos, you're giving me such an authentic experience, not some edited Instagram version that's not representative of the truth. Thank you!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

this comment made my day.

[@unclefnjimmy439]

I would have chosen #2 cabin too! When I got to feed elephants in Thailand, they always grabbed the food with their trunks. I have never seen anyone feed directly into their mouths! I am a little jealous I didn't get to experience that! I love that they say it is not a sanctuary, it is home. Warms my heart! Thanks for taking us with you to this beautiful place. I hope that the Covid situation allows me to travel back to Thailand sooner than later. Until then, I will live vicariously through you!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

hopefully you'lll be able to get back here soon Jimmy.

[@Pitviper73]

Now that was one of your best videos. Really loved it! Such a beautiful place. Will try to experience the same thing once Thailand opens up again! Oh yeah, Option 2 of the huts was my vote. You stayed there!

[@ptanisaro]

These elephants are so smart and cute!

[@davidkariotakis7203]

I really appreciate you efforts, glad I found your Chanel. I am only 53 and have considered retirement as well with a purpose however. I have been lucky enough to to have lived in Central America and China for 4 years. You are an inspiration. Keep up the great work

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

thanks David!

[@george58313]

Thanks! I did this !One of my best days ever. I stayed at number 3. Thanks very fun. Love it

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Oh wow. you actually stayed in number 3? that was definitely a nice one!

[@hector6man]

Chris, this is so inspiring.. I can't wait!!!

[@canadiancinematographer]

Great stuff Chris!

[@berishthegreat6376]

Great video, good work. Amazing Thailand

[@ElderMillennialDigitalNomads]

Haha - I loved the hut hunter! This was very cool to see!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

haha, thanks! Glad you liked that! I really appreciate you taking the time to reach out and comment. Cheers!!

[@jawaiian90usmc]

Great job, can't wait to get back there!

[@eduardalbeza6202]

Thank you for the great video... Cool 😎😎

[@thomasmueller7277]

Great vlog. Awesome how you are promoting Thailand. You just started and are already my number 1 vlogger in Thailand. Keep it up 👍🏼👏🏻

[@bunterngkhemwong]

Feel fun to wacht every clip you share.

[@billygodsmack8989]

Thank you, Chris for a good clip,, 🙏🙏 🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@dmsound1]

That was one of the best videos yet. thanks

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks man. Appreciate it! Workin' hard over here!

[@disrael2101]

Awesome video was really enjoying and pleasant watching it entirely, seriously didn't want it to finish so quickly! Keep it up :))))

[@krazywally5685]

Fantastic vid Chris

[@doughunter8396]

Great video - great personality - fun to watch!

[@ckornp5474]

My goodness !! You are so an awesome !! You almost done lot of things more than me ! I am a local 😳😁😁

[@patobrien6525]

I would be in Heaven! Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite Thai vlogs. BTW I would have chosen option 2 also!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Wow, thank you!

[@aimnc8959]

You are so lucky to get to do all these things.

[@gavinbarclay]

I definitely would go for 2 if solo but that deck in #3 seems like a great place to have a beer with your friends!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Wish you were next door in number 3 that night and we had beers on your patio together.

[@SamFournier]

Wow! My dream is to go to Thailand and the main reason is to be able to visit the elephant sanctuaries! The people here are so beautiful ❤️

[@JamesStBlues]

Love it! and yes Coffee shops exceed expectations, and allow one to step-off the Star#uck treadmill! ..........and the journey continues! Thank you for bringing us along for the ride!

[@JamesStBlues]

4:56 #thebridgeOvertheRiverKwai with historic photos (on site there); layered with Music that I picked up from Barcelona while on a bike tour there......... kzbin.info/door/IKszamKZlaXndptgGL0KSQ

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@JamesStBlues Oh wow, cool. I just checked it out. And I gotta say....thanks to you for coming along for the ride!!

[@zaneski135]

amazing!

[@JC10005]

Beautiful place. Thx for the upload.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chermarl5955]

A great trip with a beautiful story walk.. feel like I'm watching a documentary.👍👍

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Wow, thanks

[@michaelnadas4310]

Awesome adventure!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks Mike!!

[@anaisd3735]

amazing

[@jochenbaum996]

My God, what an amazing video of wonderful nature, nice ppl and beautiful animals! I need to see this myself too! Thank you 😍

[@coreydarnell718]

such a beautiful video. i am currently in bangkok and think i will visit here on my next days off and stay the night. thank you!

[@ismith9826]

Great. I visited Kanchanaburi years ago , but didn't know about the elephant place. Cafe Amazon for sure!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Yeah man. Things slowly but surely opening up here. You should be able to get down here soon....I hope!

[@sk8rdaniel]

My now wife and I traveled by bike to kanchanaburi from Bangkok when it was 44 degrees! Yikes. We found a huge cave on a mountain. A waterfall with fish that nibble on you and visited the ww2 railroad museum. Next up baan chaang!

[@kamianseniorgluten-freefoody]

Such a magical video I love kanchanaburi didn't see the elephant resort will call next time

[@bengunn4373]

I did watch it all the way to the end. it is now the first elephant sanctuary I have wanted to stay at - so thank you for that. I have been to one further north, it was too much like a circus

[@itsjazzyjamtime4198]

wow looks amazing !! definitely need to check it out when I am allowed back to amazing Thailand

[@user-pj3nu7qs2x]

I love elephants.

[@mith2ify]

thanks for the video CEO, such a great adventure!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

You bet!

[@niksterbkk]

nice place gotta go and visit it. thx for the vid

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Yeah it was a great getaway from BKK. And real close and easy to get to as well. I want to go back to Kanchanaburi and spend a night there too. Thanks for watching Nikster!

[@michaellim135]

Great to feel forever young! Riding is fun and fun watching on your tame jungle trip! LoL

[@anabelacarvalho7668]

Ooohhh my beautiful place... The choice nr. 2 very nice 👌I love elephant 💖💖💖

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thank you so much 😊

[@suayhughes8103]

Nice video I love it!!

[@kristinarnott4102]

My pic would have been hut#2 also. Sorry I couldn't watch live. What a fantastic video - loved everything about it!!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

😁😁😁😁😁

[@geezer4444]

firstly another beautiful video secondly your rental bikes looks like my old bike which was a honda Integra 700cc

[@pul3uu]

A baby elephant is so cute.

[@Digitalnomad8]

Great video watching in 2021 just became a fan this year. Can’t wait to visit Thailand soon

[@dirkwerner1383]

Wow nice vid bro! Will definetly have a visit at that place in the sooner future. Looks amazing incl. the hut on the river

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

cool man. i bet you are really looking forward to getting back here. hopefully soon. i'm heading to samui on june 20 for 10 days. wish you were gonna be down there!

[@dirkwerner1383]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou It's all about Khun Prayut what day I'm heading back... Guess we will see us on your over next visit in Samui. And I will throw a party then :)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@dirkwerner1383 Yeah man!!!

[@5801168d]

You are awesome, very enjoy your vlog keep it coming please

[@jeanpaulguyet4077]

Thanks for your information

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Someone voted for #3. That was definitely my 2nd choice.

[@user-pg6kg3jf2r]

Put the Thai translation as well.I am Thai.Like watching your clips very much.

[@user-pg6kg3jf2r]

Thank you very much

[@Letshangout_go]

นางขี่มอเตอร์ไซค์เที่ยวเก่งกว่าผมอีก ...... สุดยอด

[@michaeljournagan5085]

Amazing content. Keep up the amazing videos brotherman. God bless.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thank you! Will do!

[@JorgenD-original]

Good one 🙏🏻. I put it up on my possible visit list

[@asharpearveazasharpo5707]

Awesome video l like it Thailand

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks so much for the comment. Much appreciated!

[@MegaK0ng]

Wow! Your channel is awesome! 👌 I'm from Thailand and lives in Sweden... Your videos makes me want to move back even more. 😊

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks! 😃

[@kidsfamily6581]

Amazing 🤩 video and next time only Amazon coffee ☕

[@robertuk252]

great vlog thanks

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks for watching

[@user-mh1zr6yn1v]

Very good

[@butsayaphianjit3840]

Hi Chris, I very happy for you that you hit 200,000 subscribers. Congratulations ❤️👍

[@sakuraisp6974]

Great content, great video 👍

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you think so!

[@brunonudo3238]

Just found out about your chanel and just came back from Thailand my second home that I missed already I'll be happy to follow your adventures and everyday life in the Kingdom, khup khun khrap 🙏

[@yingyam5110]

Good job I’m respectful of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DarrenWellhoefer]

Another masterpiece! "This ones for you, Timmy!" 5555. I loved the explanation the lady gave as to the connection to the elephants. Incredible and 100% on Amazon cafe! And hut #2! Apocalypse Now ref..."what an idiot" hahaha. Outstanding.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

you got it all man!!!!

[@dvjturngwongputhon3964]

Sogood👍👍👍

[@johnmanchester8528]

Nice One !!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks a lot! IS Manchester your last name or where you're from?!?

[@johnmanchester8528]

Yes I am from Manchester, United Kingdom. Will be watching your channels as I'm always interested in places too travel when in Thailand, thank you !!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

@@johnmanchester8528 Cool man. Thanks a ton for watching and for letting me know you're out there!

[@FoodMicrobiologySolutions]

Thanks, really enjoy this video. It’s more peaceful than Bangkok! Need to bring my kids there ! Thanks again

[@Angeline1992]

This video is amazing! Wanna go back to thailand for the third time! And rent a motor as well!

[@-tombnk2392]

Welcome

[@poonchimsakul1531]

so much enjoy this channel man

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

wow, thanks!

[@poonchimsakul1531]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou :)))) I really like your energy 😉 it's made me smile I can felt I wanna start do something for myself (:

[@paulrogers6866]

I think that this was one of my favourite vids that you have done. They are such majestic creatures and we have been lucky enough to spend time with both Indian and African elephants. Elephants home has def gone on the list of places to visit next time I am in Bangkok. So you say Starbucks is a no go but you still go to Timmy's, is this double standards!!- I think that they should both be blacklisted although Cafe Amazon is also a massive state owned concern so maybe we should add that too and support the small artisinal guys

[@Perryrburgess]

Hey Chris we (louise and I) chose option 3. Kwai Cabin...to be honest either one looks great dude.

[@VegasNegus]

Love this video. Since I’m built more for comfort than speed I’ll take option 1. Catered meals with room service if you please.

[@juliogonzalez4764]

The Horror, Loved the elephants.

[@cornelisadrop]

Cafe amazon rocks indeed

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks a ton for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time, and every comment helps the channel out. So it's much appreciated....cheers!!

[@cassytapper8886]

I'm jealous as all hell, wish I could go there. We visited NP a few years ago, the Thai Human Imagery Museum on the way back to Bangkok is fun. I would have picked number 2 as well : )

[@peterharegoodwalkaboutinte2057]

Great video very interesting thank you Chris you’re mad

[@RichieAndMaybelle]

Haha I made the same comment in one of my videos Starbucks in Thailand is so expensive and not even like coffee more like hot milk Anyway great videos buddy well done, I’m watching and learning 😁

[@thaitraveller9756]

Hi there new to your channel really you got s good vibe it maybe because your Canadian and not ABIT brash like your cousin's over border Got a partner near khon Kean miss family alot but stranded in England Next time I visit will be retired permanently when I can get plane Loved your blog on elephants sanctuary near Bangkok definitely will visit From a very jealous guy in England just need to get back Stay safe and enjoy

[@antruok4950]

Special 🇦🇺👍🙏

[@intransit5719]

Awesome video and beside the "Indian food" one very informative. And a you 👍👍 get for recommend Amazon Cafe instead of Starfucks.

[@zed9zed]

A tip: when the lady explained why the elephant had the rope collar, it would have been very useful for you to paraphrase what she explained so we viewers would understand it. I watched it a couple of times carefully and finally got it, but it's definitely not so easy. You could fix that easily during editing :).

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Good point!

[@carlreynecke5081]

Loved this video ... and by the way my name is also carl ha ha ha

[@larryreich5395]

You are really entertaining and have a great feel and eye for what’s interesting ... what did you do before you came to Thailand?

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

worked behind the scenes on TV shows and movies.

[@belenpasos]

Hahaha I love your enthusiasm xD I'm a coffee lover, so I've to see how the Thai Starbucks is. BUT I wanna go to every coffee store in Bangkok. Actually that'd be a great video if you could do it. Go to the best coffee stores there 🙈 Anyway, kisses from Argentina 🤗💜🇦🇷

[@andrewoakley4957]

I agree with the hut hunter, number two for me! Did you put prices? I was already typing before I thought of looking below.