Elephant Goes on Snacking Spree in Thai Grocery Store

A wild elephant's unexpected visit to a Pak Chong, Thailand grocery store on June 2, 2025, has created a stir. The incident, captured on video, shows the large animal calmly entering the store and selecting various snacks before exiting. A local volunteer park worker, speaking to the Associated Press, noted that while elephants from the nearby Khao Yai National Park have long been known to raid kitchens, this is the first time one has entered a store. "He comes from a nearby forest to forage for food, but that's the first time he's ever gone inside the store for a junk food fix," the worker stated. The incident highlights the increasing conflict between humans and wildlife as agricultural expansion encroaches on elephant habitats. The video's popularity underscores public interest in human-wildlife interactions and the need for conservation efforts.