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This chapter analyzes the complexities of the issues surrounding captive elephants within Thailand’s tourism industry. It aims to assess the current status and urgency of elephant conservation; presents an overview of the role of captive elephants in tourism; addresses the animal welfare issues in Thailand’s tourism industry as presented by scholars and NGOs; and proposes feasible approaches toward sustainable alternatives and solutions.
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Malikhao, P., Servaes, L. (2017). Elephants in Tourism. Sustainable and Practical Approaches to Captive Elephant Welfare and Conservation in Thailand. In: Culture and Communication in Thailand. Communication, Culture and Change in Asia, vol 3. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4125-9_9
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