2018 King’s Cup Raises Millions for Thailand’s Elephants
The anticipated final was presided over by the King of Thailand’s Royal representative, HE Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, Privy Councillor.
11th March 2018 | Bangkok
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The anticipated final was presided over by the King of Thailand’s
Royal representative, HE Air Chief Marshal Chalit Pukbhasuk, Privy
Councillor. The reigning champions Mekhong went head to head
with PWC New Zealand All Blacks culminating in a thrilling penalty
shootout with Mekhong retaining the title in the last moments of
the match, resulting in a final score of 7-6.
A total of 20 unemployed ex-street elephants took part in this year’s King’s Cup. Under the patronage of His Majesty the King of Thailand and the Department of Livestock Development, the elephants received full veterinary checks from the Zoological Parks Organisation of Thailand.
A sum of THB 4 million was raised for many elephant charity projects during the event , bringing a total sum raised to date to almost THB 55 million. The funds are set to be donated to various projects.
This will also benefit the Thai Elephant Therapy Project which has been underway since 2009 in conjunction with Chiang Mai University’s Department of Occupational Therapy, with future clinics to include children with Down’s syndrome and other conditions. The sum will also aid in the funding of Asia’s first workshop to show traditional elephant trainers and camp owners the benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training for captive elephants.
A total of 20 unemployed ex-street elephants took part in this year’s King’s Cup. Under the patronage of His Majesty the King of Thailand and the Department of Livestock Development, the elephants received full veterinary checks from the Zoological Parks Organisation of Thailand.
A sum of THB 4 million was raised for many elephant charity projects during the event , bringing a total sum raised to date to almost THB 55 million. The funds are set to be donated to various projects.
This will also benefit the Thai Elephant Therapy Project which has been underway since 2009 in conjunction with Chiang Mai University’s Department of Occupational Therapy, with future clinics to include children with Down’s syndrome and other conditions. The sum will also aid in the funding of Asia’s first workshop to show traditional elephant trainers and camp owners the benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training for captive elephants.
