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Why is the elephant a national treasure of Thailand?
1. In the hearts of Thais, elephants are the most spiritual animals, symbolizing good luck and the power of kings.

2. Elephants are a good helper of life in Thailand. They can cultivate land, build roads, cut down trees, carry heavy objects and look after children.

3. Historically, elephants have made great contributions to the war neutrality. In Thailand, souvenirs related to elephants can be seen everywhere, and professionally trained elephants can be seen performing in some places. Elephants in Thailand, like giant pandas in China, are regarded as national treasures, so Thailand is also called the Kingdom of White Elephants.