Wild elephants should inspire awe, not loutish behaviour

In an extreme case of impetuous, repulsive and dangerous behaviour, a man was caught on camera provoking a wild elephant to chase his car in Khao Yai National Park. He laughs as the elephant approaches and says, “It can’t run faster than my Camry.”
Left to themselves in their natural habitat, wild elephants are gentle creatures. But when people ignore common sense and flout regulations to deliberately goad these massive animals, disaster can easily ensue.
People travelling to national parks should have a journey plan and follow guidelines provided by rangers and roadside signs. These include not disturbing the wildlife with loud noises or unnecessary lights or flashes and being alert for elephants crossing the road, especially at night.
Even tame elephants in zoos and camps occasionally lash out and injure or kill their mahouts. Wild elephants in forests have no one to control their emotions or behaviour.
As visitors to their natural home, it is up to us humans to show proper respect and sensitivity for these awesome animals and leave them in peace so we can observe their natural grace and dignity. 
Sutipunt Bongsununt