epa12816026 A Thai Buddhist monk collects morning alms food from an elephant during a rite to mark the National Elephant Day at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand, 13 March 2026. National Elephant Day has been observed annually on 13 March since 1998 to promote the protection and conservation of Thai elephants. EPA/RUNGROJ...

epa12816025 Thai Buddhist monks pray to bless elephants and their handlers during a rite marking National Elephant Day at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand, 13 March 2026. National Elephant Day has been observed annually on 13 March since 1998 to promote the protection and conservation of Thai elephants. EPA/RUNGROJ...

epa12816024 Thai Buddhist monks pray to bless elephants and their handlers during a rite marking National Elephant Day at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand, 13 March 2026. National Elephant Day has been observed annually on 13 March since 1998 to promote the protection and conservation of Thai elephants. EPA/RUNGROJ...

epa12816023 Thai Buddhist monks pray to bless elephants and their handlers during a rite marking National Elephant Day at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand, 13 March 2026. National Elephant Day has been observed annually on 13 March since 1998 to promote the protection and conservation of Thai elephants. EPA/RUNGROJ...

epa12816022 Elephants trumpet behind Thai Buddhist monks during a rite to mark the National Elephant Day at the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal in Ayutthaya, Thailand, 13 March 2026. National Elephant Day has been observed annually on 13 March since 1998 to promote the protection and conservation of Thai elephants. EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT