The Surin Elephant Round-up usually

The Surin Elephant Round-up usually takes place on the third weekend of November in Surin province, Isan, Thailand. It is of recent origin, first held in 1960. The people of Surin were traditionally excellent at capturing elephants in Cambodia, then training them as working animals. Civil war in Cambodia and the elephant's decreasing economic importance has forced the elephant handlers (mahouts) to turn to entertainment to make a living.The event consists of a series of shows displaying the strength and skill of the animals, such as football games and tugs of war.

The Surin Elephant Round-up usually takes place on the third weekend of November in Surin province Isan Thailand. It,,, Is of recent origin first held, in 1960. The people of Surin were traditionally excellent at capturing elephants, in Cambodia. Then training them as working animals.Civil war in Cambodia and the elephant 's decreasing economic importance has forced the elephant handlers (mahouts) to turn. To entertainment to make a living.

The event consists of a series of shows displaying the strength and skill of, the animals. Such as football games and tugs of war.