Known as Chang Noi Day (Little Elephant Day), children from local schools all over Bangkok were invited to get up close with the elephants and learn more about their national animal. A range of educational walks, games and activities all teaching the benefits of elephant conservation and well-being were put on by the organizers.
On the field 10 teams battled it out with the match of the day between IBM and Anantara Hotels & Resorts. The first chukker finished with IBM's veteran players David Wildridge, Mark Pearson and newcomer Isabelle Duncan scoring a flurry of goals resulting in a first half score of 4-2. Anantara fought back in the second chukker but was no match for the seasoned IBM team with a final result of 8-3.
A charity auction held on Thursday evening raised a further THB 3.7 million which will be donated to a wide range of projects that better the lives of domestic and wild elephants throughout Thailand. The event ends on Sunday.
Day 2 – Scores
IBM vs Anantara 8-3
BENIHANA vs PWC All Blacks 3-1
JW Blue Label vs CITI 7-6
Mekhong vs Arabian Knights 12-8
For more information on the 15th Annual King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, please visit www.anantaraelephantpolo.com .