PATTAYA, Thailand– In event of New Year 2024, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden in Pattaya arranged a merit-making event on January 2, including 9 elephants. Led by garden president Kampon Tansajja, the executive group, personnel, travelers, and elephants took part in providing dry food alms to 19 monks from 9 various temples.
The monks got the alms and blessed the individuals. This occasion becomes part of the garden’s longstanding custom, supplying a chance for visitors to take part in merit-making by providing alms, promoting a favorable start to the year. In addition, the event acts as a gesture of regard and thankfulness to the elephants, revered as spiritual animals in Thai culture.
