The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament is packing its trunk and moving to Bangkok. This hugely successful charity event is now entering its thirteenth year and due its popularity the event is moving from its original home of Hua Hin to the Thai capital.
This year’s event will have 16 teams encompassing over 50 players, including local television stars, supermodels and professional polo players. The elephant festival will have something for everyone including an impressive opening parade, Children’s Day, Ladies Day and a wide range of fun elephant related activities for the whole family.
Enjoy 4 days of King’s Cup Elephant Polo at the VR Sport Club in Samut Prakan from Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31. (Photo/Anantara Hotels)
Although the teams are vying for the coveted King’s Cup trophy, the ultimate aim is to raise awareness and money to better the lives of wild and domesticated elephants throughout Thailand. To date over US$750,000 has been raised, which has gone to various organisations helping elephants.
The event also allows the organizers to take 50 street elephants away from their often harsh environment and provide them with a jungle like setting, proper food, vitamins and full veterinary care which they otherwise don’t normally get.
The tournament will take place at the VR Sport Club in Samut Prakan from Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31. The day’s matches start at 8 a.m. For more information and directions to the venue, check website: www.siampolonews.com.
