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A viral video shows a giant elephant casually walking into a Thai store and heading straight for the snacks.
The elephant was later identified as a wild resident of Khao Yai National Park. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
A delightful video capturing a wild elephant casually entering a convenience store in Thailand’s Khao Yai region has taken social media by storm. The serene giant wandered through the shop with remarkable calm and curiosity, effortlessly navigating the aisles. The unusual sight has left viewers around the world both charmed and entertained, highlighting the often-surprising harmony between wildlife and urban life in the region.
As reported by The Independent, the elephant was later identified as Plai Biang Lek, a wild resident of the nearby Khao Yai National Park. During his unexpected visit, he remained calm and composed, gently exploring the store shelves with his trunk while his massive head nearly touched the ceiling. Despite his size, the gentle giant maintained a peaceful and almost curious demeanour, endearing himself to viewers worldwide.
The video opens with the elephant’s massive figure positioned inside the convenience store, casually exploring the aisles with its trunk. A text overlay on the clip reads: “Elephant enters store in Khao Yai, Thailand.”
In addition, the clip was posted on Instagram with the light-hearted caption: “An elephant casually walked into a convenience store in Khao Yai — just another day in Thailand! On its way out, the hungry visitor even helped himself to some rice crackers for the road.”
Shared on June 2, the clip quickly racked up over 2.7 million views, drawing a wave of comments and reactions from amused and amazed users across the internet.
Social media users were quick to flood the comments with a mix of humour, awe, and admiration.
An amused viewer joked, “Even elephants get the munchies sometimes!” while another imagined the surreal moment, writing, “Picture walking in for a snack and bumping into that — only in Thailand!”
Another comment playfully read, “This is the most majestic shoplifter I’ve ever seen,” while someone else praised the elephant’s gentle nature, saying, “He was so polite — didn’t even knock over a single item!”
The video continued to spark light-hearted banter and appreciation for nature.
“This is exactly why I love wildlife,” one user shared, while another added, “Thailand is wild — in the best way possible!”
A fan of the elephant’s snack choice chimed in with, “He just wanted some rice crackers. Let the legend eat in peace!”
From admiration to laughter, the viral moment struck a perfect balance of wonder and whimsy for viewers around the world.
A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
A team of writers at News18.com bring you stories on what’s creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture.
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