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Pattaya honours elephants as part of Thai heritage

A monk receives food from an elephant during Thailand's National Elephant Day celebration at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya on Monday. (Reuters photo)

CHON BURI: Thailand celebrated National Elephant Day on Monday, honouring the beast that is a beloved symbol of the country with feasts of fruits and vegetables.

The government in 1998 declared March 13 as a day dedicated to the conservation of the nation’s elephants.

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