Mahouts wait for riders in downtown Surin as travelers drink beer. This photo was taken as part of a story ‘What you should know before visiting elephants in Thailand’ created in 2015.
Mahouts outside cafe in downtown Surin, Thailand.
Collaborators: Rafael Salvador
Format: Photography
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