Soldier approaches wild elephant with knife

A man holding his hand up in an "OK" gesture approaches a wild elephant in Khao Yai National Park, in Nakhon Nayok province. (Photo: Where is the Elephant? Facebook page)

A man seen in a video approaching a wild elephant while carrying a knife in his hand in Khao Yai National Park has been identified and will face charges.

The man in the video was believed to be a Thai soldier aged about 30.