 The world’s largest elephant soars 29 metres over a lovely garden expanse outside Bangkok. (Upper Right) The elephant was constructed with three heads in accordance with Hindu religious principles. (Centre Right) A small elephant shrine stands before the entry to the 39 metre long elephant. (Far Right) A magnificent stained glass window was built inside the elephant’s ‘body’. |
   Pink elephants are not uncommon after a long night of partying. They eventually go away but imagine a three-headed pachyderm that’s still there in the morning!
Located in a small town at the edge of Grater Bangkok, the world’s largest elephant is not on the conventional tourist circuit.
Known to many visitors as the Erawan Museum it’s a serene sanctuary unlike any other in the world.
Inside the 39 metre long jumbo is a museum of antiquities and a magnificent stained glass window.
The final room located in the elephant’s ‘head’ is filled with Buddha images while the ceiling is decorated with celestial stars.
An illustrated ‘filler’ story of 250 to 500 words about the world’s largest elephant can be written on assignment depending upon editorial requirements and supplied with a selection of hi-res digital images.
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