Thailand Elephant Sanctuary - What You Should Know - Bangkok to Kanchanaburi

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    What is a Thailand Elephant Sanctuary? And what makes an ethical elephant sanctuary? Take a road trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi and visit one of the best elephant sanctuaries in Thailand. See what it is like swimming with elephants, in this elephant jungle sanctuary, and even get up close with a baby elephant.
    Today's Thailand vlog takes you with me as I visit Elephants' Home and Nature, a place where you can visit elephants but they do not actually consider themselves a sanctuary. In fact, Khun Tong (the owner), speaks very candidly about the topic of elephants in captivity and so-called sanctuaries.
    This channel is about adventure and experiencing new things. Your opinion may differ from mine and if so, I'd love to hear about it in the comments. I do know that Khun Tong, Khun Bank, and all other staff here dedicate their lives to the magnificent elephants that they live with.
    If you are interested in visiting this place, you can contact Khun Tong directly through their Facebook link here: / elephantshomeandnature
    (Just tell her that you heard about her place on my video and she will take VERY good care of you)
    Here is a Google Map Pin so you can easily find Elephants' Home and Nature: goo.gl/maps/k6...
    Please share this video with anyone you know who loves elephants!
    And as always, the destination is great but the journey is half the fun!
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  • @peterswemmelaar4788
    @peterswemmelaar4788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Chris, I love your enthousiasm always. We obviously share the love for Thailand an Thai people. Keep up the good "work". 👍

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I appreciate that!

    • @neal-in-thailand9856
      @neal-in-thailand9856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very well said, I'll second that.

    • @KrungThepKen
      @KrungThepKen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You took the words write out of my mouth, Peter.
      Best city in the world?! You got that right Chris. Watching your videos everytime they are uploaded gives me that little connection i need to keep me going until I can get back there. Big love my guy.

    • @profiterdupresent4322
      @profiterdupresent4322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well said m8

    • @cvv7099
      @cvv7099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      C hr i s you are not HSC fgv so that the DG by kjbx you Zach will have jv

  • @이해리-u1r
    @이해리-u1r 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great story and very fun to watch!,

  • @royli3908
    @royli3908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is like a natgeo documentary. Awesome!

  • @estherflipowicz4345
    @estherflipowicz4345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Really enjoy your video's, hope you will continue making more as it brings me back to this great country!

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll keep making them as long as you keep watching them!! Where are you writing from Esther??

  • @daisielove5758
    @daisielove5758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m Thai and I love your videos. I really want to go home and stay for a little while.

  • @nevillewilkinson2444
    @nevillewilkinson2444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I must say that your blog is brilliant from Ireland

  • @HoyTaraTravel
    @HoyTaraTravel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for the information. Those are really amazing elephants.

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey there, thanks a ton for the comment. It's much appreciated. The elephants were indeed pretty awesome!

  • @thedebta1
    @thedebta1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You are really good at editing...

  • @judycarroll5258
    @judycarroll5258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good for you, Chris.
    You are so kind, doing the charity work in Chai Mai
    Rejoice your kindness

  • @ptanisaro
    @ptanisaro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These elephants are so smart and cute!

  • @jasonwilkinson3887
    @jasonwilkinson3887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    P that was awesome. Can't believe you rode a bike all the way there. What an adventure and a very cool place. 👍 to hut #2. Thanks for the ride.

  • @sk8rdaniel
    @sk8rdaniel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My now wife and I traveled by bike to kanchanaburi from Bangkok when it was 44 degrees! Yikes. We found a huge cave on a mountain. A waterfall with fish that nibble on you and visited the ww2 railroad museum. Next up baan chaang!

  • @davidkariotakis7203
    @davidkariotakis7203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really appreciate you efforts, glad I found your Chanel. I am only 53 and have considered retirement as well with a purpose however. I have been lucky enough to to have lived in Central America and China for 4 years. You are an inspiration. Keep up the great work

  • @unclefnjimmy439
    @unclefnjimmy439 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would have chosen #2 cabin too! When I got to feed elephants in Thailand, they always grabbed the food with their trunks. I have never seen anyone feed directly into their mouths! I am a little jealous I didn't get to experience that! I love that they say it is not a sanctuary, it is home. Warms my heart! Thanks for taking us with you to this beautiful place. I hope that the Covid situation allows me to travel back to Thailand sooner than later. Until then, I will live vicariously through you!

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hopefully you'lll be able to get back here soon Jimmy.

  • @jasonstallworth
    @jasonstallworth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude, this is such an awesome place and we want to visit! I love how genuine this group is. I'm just now subscribing, but my wife and I watch your videos on our TV most of the time! So I figured I'd jump on my laptop here so I could comment.
    We are planning to visit Thailand again next year, and soon after plan to stay there for several months (toying with the idea of moving there!)

  • @billygodsmack8989
    @billygodsmack8989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Chris
    for a good clip,,
    🙏🙏 🇹🇭🇹🇭

  • @xntrix007
    @xntrix007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chris this is awesome, well done. I watched this with my 13 year old as an educational/geography concept within his home schooling time. Keep them coming !

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow is that ever inspiring to hear!! Where are you watching from?

  • @pul3uu
    @pul3uu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A baby elephant is so cute.

  • @AngelaHawesBigShoe
    @AngelaHawesBigShoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super fantastic fun time adventures, thanks for bringing us along!!

  • @Pitviper73
    @Pitviper73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Now that was one of your best videos. Really loved it! Such a beautiful place. Will try to experience the same thing once Thailand opens up again! Oh yeah, Option 2 of the huts was my vote. You stayed there!

  • @aimnc8959
    @aimnc8959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so lucky to get to do all these things.

  • @hector6man
    @hector6man 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris, this is so inspiring.. I can't wait!!!

  • @berishthegreat6376
    @berishthegreat6376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, good work. Amazing Thailand

  • @michellebubbie
    @michellebubbie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite so far. Putting a visit here on my must do list.

  • @torontojason
    @torontojason 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well done - this channel just keeps getting better!!

  • @rcooley111
    @rcooley111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really want to visit this place now. You make it sound so exciting! I had never really given Thailand much consideration, but watching your videos, you're giving me such an authentic experience, not some edited Instagram version that's not representative of the truth. Thank you!

  • @RetiredWorkingForYou
    @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Someone voted for #3. That was definitely my 2nd choice.

  • @anabelacarvalho7668
    @anabelacarvalho7668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ooohhh my beautiful place... The choice nr. 2 very nice 👌I love elephant 💖💖💖

  • @SamFournier
    @SamFournier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! My dream is to go to Thailand and the main reason is to be able to visit the elephant sanctuaries! The people here are so beautiful ❤️

  • @geezer4444
    @geezer4444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    firstly another beautiful video secondly your rental bikes looks like my old bike which was a honda Integra 700cc

  • @brunonudo3238
    @brunonudo3238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just found out about your chanel and just came back from Thailand my second home that I missed already I'll be happy to follow your adventures and everyday life in the Kingdom, khup khun khrap 🙏

  • @kamianseniorgluten-freefoody
    @kamianseniorgluten-freefoody 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a magical video I love kanchanaburi didn't see the elephant resort will call next time

  • @bunterngkhemwong
    @bunterngkhemwong 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feel fun to wacht every clip you share.

  • @george58313
    @george58313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks! I did this !One of my best days ever. I stayed at number 3. Thanks very fun. Love it

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow. you actually stayed in number 3? that was definitely a nice one!

  • @robertuk252
    @robertuk252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great vlog thanks

  • @gavinbarclay
    @gavinbarclay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I definitely would go for 2 if solo but that deck in #3 seems like a great place to have a beer with your friends!

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish you were next door in number 3 that night and we had beers on your patio together.

  • @jeanpaulguyet4077
    @jeanpaulguyet4077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your information

  • @eduardalbeza6202
    @eduardalbeza6202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the great video... Cool 😎😎

  • @ElderMillennialDigitalNomads
    @ElderMillennialDigitalNomads 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Haha - I loved the hut hunter! This was very cool to see!

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha, thanks! Glad you liked that! I really appreciate you taking the time to reach out and comment. Cheers!!

  • @jochenbaum996
    @jochenbaum996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My God, what an amazing video of wonderful nature, nice ppl and beautiful animals! I need to see this myself too! Thank you 😍

  • @ซอดัลบี
    @ซอดัลบี 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love elephants.

  • @ckornp5474
    @ckornp5474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My goodness !! You are so an awesome !! You almost done lot of things more than me ! I am a local 😳😁😁

  • @ismith9826
    @ismith9826 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great. I visited Kanchanaburi years ago , but didn't know about the elephant place. Cafe Amazon for sure!

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah man. Things slowly but surely opening up here. You should be able to get down here soon....I hope!

  • @butsayaphianjit3840
    @butsayaphianjit3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Chris, I very happy for you that you hit 200,000 subscribers. Congratulations ❤️👍

  • @thomasmueller7277
    @thomasmueller7277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vlog. Awesome how you are promoting Thailand. You just started and are already my number 1 vlogger in Thailand. Keep it up 👍🏼👏🏻

  • @dmsound1
    @dmsound1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was one of the best videos yet. thanks

  • @juliogonzalez4764
    @juliogonzalez4764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Horror, Loved the elephants.

  • @patobrien6525
    @patobrien6525 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would be in Heaven! Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite Thai vlogs. BTW I would have chosen option 2 also!

  • @coreydarnell718
    @coreydarnell718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    such a beautiful video. i am currently in bangkok and think i will visit here on my next days off and stay the night. thank you!

  • @peterharegoodwalkaboutinte2057
    @peterharegoodwalkaboutinte2057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video very interesting thank you Chris you’re mad

  • @bengunn4373
    @bengunn4373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did watch it all the way to the end. it is now the first elephant sanctuary I have wanted to stay at - so thank you for that. I have been to one further north, it was too much like a circus

  • @Mentalslave62
    @Mentalslave62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful place. Thx for the upload.

  • @Digitalnomad8
    @Digitalnomad8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video watching in 2021 just became a fan this year. Can’t wait to visit Thailand soon

  • @JamesStBlues
    @JamesStBlues 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! and yes Coffee shops exceed expectations, and allow one to step-off the Star#uck treadmill! ..........and the journey continues! Thank you for bringing us along for the ride!

    • @JamesStBlues
      @JamesStBlues 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      4:56 #thebridgeOvertheRiverKwai with historic photos (on site there); layered with Music that I picked up from Barcelona while on a bike tour there......... th-cam.com/channels/IKszamKZlaXndptgGL0KSQ.html

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JamesStBlues Oh wow, cool. I just checked it out. And I gotta say....thanks to you for coming along for the ride!!

  • @krazywally5685
    @krazywally5685 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic vid Chris

  • @doughunter8396
    @doughunter8396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video - great personality - fun to watch!

  • @anaisd3735
    @anaisd3735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing

  • @dirkwerner1383
    @dirkwerner1383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow nice vid bro! Will definetly have a visit at that place in the sooner future. Looks amazing incl. the hut on the river

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cool man. i bet you are really looking forward to getting back here. hopefully soon. i'm heading to samui on june 20 for 10 days. wish you were gonna be down there!

    • @dirkwerner1383
      @dirkwerner1383 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetiredWorkingForYou It's all about Khun Prayut what day I'm heading back... Guess we will see us on your over next visit in Samui. And I will throw a party then :)

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dirkwerner1383 Yeah man!!!

  • @chermarl5955
    @chermarl5955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great trip with a beautiful story walk.. feel like I'm watching a documentary.👍👍

  • @cornelisadrop
    @cornelisadrop 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cafe amazon rocks indeed

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a ton for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time, and every comment helps the channel out. So it's much appreciated....cheers!!

  • @Letshangout_go
    @Letshangout_go 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    นางขี่มอเตอร์ไซค์เที่ยวเก่งกว่าผมอีก ...... สุดยอด

  • @canadiancinematographer
    @canadiancinematographer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff Chris!

  • @FoodMicrobiologySolutions
    @FoodMicrobiologySolutions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, really enjoy this video. It’s more peaceful than Bangkok! Need to bring my kids there ! Thanks again

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Special 🇦🇺👍🙏

  • @disrael2101
    @disrael2101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video was really enjoying and pleasant watching it entirely, seriously didn't want it to finish so quickly! Keep it up :))))

  • @MegaK0ng
    @MegaK0ng 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Your channel is awesome! 👌 I'm from Thailand and lives in Sweden... Your videos makes me want to move back even more. 😊

  • @5801168d
    @5801168d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are awesome, very enjoy your vlog keep it coming please

  • @michaellim135
    @michaellim135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to feel forever young! Riding is fun and fun watching on your tame jungle trip! LoL

  • @SCIENCE11114
    @SCIENCE11114 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love thais happiness, bike is Yamaha , 55555

  • @mith2ify
    @mith2ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the video CEO, such a great adventure!

  • @paulrogers6866
    @paulrogers6866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think that this was one of my favourite vids that you have done. They are such majestic creatures and we have been lucky enough to spend time with both Indian and African elephants. Elephants home has def gone on the list of places to visit next time I am in Bangkok.
    So you say Starbucks is a no go but you still go to Timmy's, is this double standards!!- I think that they should both be blacklisted although Cafe Amazon is also a massive state owned concern so maybe we should add that too and support the small artisinal guys

  • @yingyam5110
    @yingyam5110 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job I’m respectful of you 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @kidsfamily6581
    @kidsfamily6581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing 🤩 video and next time only Amazon coffee ☕

  • @asharpearveazasharpo5707
    @asharpearveazasharpo5707 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video l like it Thailand

  • @itsjazzyjamtime4198
    @itsjazzyjamtime4198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow looks amazing !! definitely need to check it out when I am allowed back to amazing Thailand

  • @niksterbkk
    @niksterbkk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice place gotta go and visit it. thx for the vid

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah it was a great getaway from BKK. And real close and easy to get to as well. I want to go back to Kanchanaburi and spend a night there too. Thanks for watching Nikster!

  • @kristinarnott4102
    @kristinarnott4102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My pic would have been hut#2 also. Sorry I couldn't watch live. What a fantastic video - loved everything about it!!!

  • @zaneski135
    @zaneski135 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing!

  • @michaeljournagan5085
    @michaeljournagan5085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing content. Keep up the amazing videos brotherman. God bless.

  • @DarrenWellhoefer
    @DarrenWellhoefer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another masterpiece! "This ones for you, Timmy!" 5555. I loved the explanation the lady gave as to the connection to the elephants. Incredible and 100% on Amazon cafe! And hut #2! Apocalypse Now ref..."what an idiot" hahaha. Outstanding.

  • @zed9zed
    @zed9zed 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A tip: when the lady explained why the elephant had the rope collar, it would have been very useful for you to paraphrase what she explained so we viewers would understand it. I watched it a couple of times carefully and finally got it, but it's definitely not so easy. You could fix that easily during editing :).

  • @JorgenD-original
    @JorgenD-original 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good one 🙏🏻. I put it up on my possible visit list

  • @VegasNegus
    @VegasNegus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video. Since I’m built more for comfort than speed I’ll take option 1. Catered meals with room service if you please.

  • @michaelnadas4310
    @michaelnadas4310 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome adventure!

  • @Angeline1992
    @Angeline1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is amazing! Wanna go back to thailand for the third time! And rent a motor as well!

  • @Perryrburgess
    @Perryrburgess 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Chris we (louise and I) chose option 3. Kwai Cabin...to be honest either one looks great dude.

  • @peterknight1320
    @peterknight1320 ปีที่แล้ว

    WE ALL NEED TO HELP OUT

  • @Neednoy
    @Neednoy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The correct pronunciation of the River Kwai is "Quare" - just like the word "care". Kwai means Buffalo in Thai.

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video I love it!!

  • @RichieAndMaybelle
    @RichieAndMaybelle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haha I made the same comment in one of my videos Starbucks in Thailand is so expensive and not even like coffee more like hot milk
    Anyway great videos buddy well done, I’m watching and learning 😁

  • @pppp9482
    @pppp9482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have to be very very careful. Despite many good things in Thailand, road accident is the second cause of death in Thailand! It is a serious problem! Very dangerous. Especially on the highway.

  • @poonchimsakul1531
    @poonchimsakul1531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so much enjoy this channel man

    • @RetiredWorkingForYou
      @RetiredWorkingForYou  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wow, thanks!

    • @poonchimsakul1531
      @poonchimsakul1531 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetiredWorkingForYou :)))) I really like your energy 😉 it's made me smile I can felt I wanna start do something for myself (:

  • @andrewoakley4957
    @andrewoakley4957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with the hut hunter, number two for me! Did you put prices? I was already typing before I thought of looking below.

  • @cassytapper8886
    @cassytapper8886 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm jealous as all hell, wish I could go there. We visited NP a few years ago, the Thai Human Imagery Museum on the way back to Bangkok is fun. I would have picked number 2 as well : )

  • @belenpasos
    @belenpasos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahaha I love your enthusiasm xD
    I'm a coffee lover, so I've to see how the Thai Starbucks is. BUT I wanna go to every coffee store in Bangkok.
    Actually that'd be a great video if you could do it. Go to the best coffee stores there 🙈
    Anyway, kisses from Argentina 🤗💜🇦🇷

  • @glengamble526
    @glengamble526 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bike is a Yamaha. Anytime you see that symbol, the three tuning forks...it’s Yamaha.

  • @thaitraveller9756
    @thaitraveller9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there new to your channel really you got s good vibe it maybe because your Canadian and not ABIT brash like your cousin's over border
    Got a partner near khon Kean miss family alot but stranded in England
    Next time I visit will be retired permanently when I can get plane
    Loved your blog on elephants sanctuary near Bangkok definitely will visit
    From a very jealous guy in England just need to get back
    Stay safe and enjoy

  • @intransit5719
    @intransit5719 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video and beside the "Indian food" one very informative. And a you 👍👍 get for recommend Amazon Cafe instead of Starfucks.

  • @alandavies9929
    @alandavies9929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to cafe Amazon when I was on my way up to Kanchanaburi

  • @jessekorosi3741
    @jessekorosi3741 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hut #3!