Elephant Plai Biang Tek raids Thai convenience store for snacks

10 articles · Updated · News18 · Apr 26

The wild elephant entered a small shop near a national park, grabbing sweet rice crackers, a sandwich, and bananas, causing about $25 in damage.
A wildlife protection group paid for the losses, and the incident was captured on video, quickly going viral online with widespread amusement.
Plai Biang Tek is a familiar presence in the area, often seeking treats from humans, and the event sparked a flood of jokes and memes on social media.

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