Elephant Khral photo copyrighted by: Alan Ingram The Elephant Kraal The Kraal, locally
called "Phaniat", was used for the capture of wild elephants in ancient times. It is a spacious enclosure made of massive teak logs. Behind the Kraal is the pavilion housing the royal seat. The last capture
of elephants in the Kraal occured in May 1903, during King Chulalongkorn's reign,
as a demonstration for royal guests.
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