I do not want to act like a super righteous bitch. But the elephants in Chiang Mai elephant camp are really very poor thing. They get clawed at by those rods with sharp ends to perform stunts. So cruel.
But, I guess this is the livelihood of the Chaing Mai people. The best that we, as tourist, is to NOT buy elephant products, or support their show. Regretfully, I've done both before. I bought an elephant task necklace years ago when I was pri5. I highly suspect it's fake though. haha!
The elephants were made to perform stupid stunts.
And they were used to get tips.
The elephants were really cute though. But I would rather see them in the wild, or on BBC knowledge (my favourite TV show now! cos of the apprentice! and top gear!)
This was taken in Laos. The people there were selling snake and many other creepy insect tonic. Looks damn gross!!! I'm amazed by how they "arrange" the snakes/ insects in the bottle.
The saddest thing is not the elephant, or the snake. It's the cute little Thai girls in long neck village. It's so sad that they're used as "display" for tourists.
The ladies/girls are made to weave all day. Maybe they're happy with their lives. And maybe, if we exchange positions, maybe they'll feel damn sian with my life (which I'm currently feeling).
I'm in no position to judge what's cruel and what's not. Just sincerely hope that the elephants get a good meal after their day of hard work. The snakes had lived a meaningful life. And maybe, the girls in long neck village are very happy showing the world their special culture.
Guess I might be the only one who's not happy.
p.s. BUT, I'm okay with my life now. Not fantastically happy, but satisfactorily happy.
p.s.s This is cos, I'm going to Sepang for F1!!!! WHEE!!!!
