Elephant Kraal, Ayutthaya, Historic elephant enclosure in Suan Phrik, Thailand.
The Elephant Kraal features double walls with an outer brick structure and inner wooden pillars forming a semicircular corral for elephant containment.
King Maha Thammaracha relocated the enclosure from Wat Song to its current location after the first fall of Ayutthaya in 1569.
The central shrine dedicated to Ganesha reflects the strong connection between Thai royal ceremonies and elephant handling traditions.
Located 4 kilometers northeast of Ayutthaya city, the site can be accessed through Road Number 309 along the western bank of Lopburi River.
The facility represents the last remaining elephant kraal in Thailand, where the final formal elephant capture occurred in 1893 for the Russian Czarevitch.
Location: Suan Phrik
GPS coordinates: 14.37691,100.56896
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:36
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