My visit to Northern Thailand didn't necessarily go as planned, but it sure was memorable Bryan Meler, Senior Editor, Yahoo Canada Sun, May 24, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. UTC 8 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite their grandness, it's remarkable how elegant elephants are when they walk on land, especially downhill. (Bryan Meler/Yahoo Canada) Northern Thailand is one of the best places in the world for Asian elephant conservation and sanctuaries.