Begging or wandering elephants in Bangkok and other large cities in Thailand and Southeast Asia is a common sight, despite it being outlawed in many destinations. Bangkok is one of the worst of these cities. Here's how begging elephant tourism began and how it affects the elephants who are forced to participate.

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