On June 2nd, 2025, a wild elephant named Plai Biang Lek, approximately 30 years old, wandered into a grocery store near Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, and helped itself to snacks, including about nine bags of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich and bananas.
The elephant, a familiar sight in the area, calmly rummaged through the shelves, ignoring attempts by park workers to shoo it away. It left minimal damage, only mud tracks on the floor and ceiling, and exited with a bag of snacks in its trunk.
The shop owner, Kamploy Kakaew, found the incident amusing and reported no injuries.
This behavior reflects a growing trend of elephants venturing into human spaces due to shrinking habitats, with an estimated 4,000 wild elephants in Thailand in 2024.
After leaving the store, Plai Biang Lek reportedly opened a bedroom window at another house in search of more food.
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