Elephants march in Thailand to pay tribute to newly crowned king

In full splendour: The elephants from Ayutthaya camp marching towards the Grand Palace in Bangkok. — Reuters

BANGKOK: Ten elephants painted white marched near Bangkok’s Grand Palace to honour Thailand’s newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a day after ceremonies for his coronation ended.

The animals and their handlers from the ancient capital of Ayutthaya walked for a short stretch yesterday before paying their respects to a portrait of the king.