At kickoff, teams race across the field, battling to put the first ball past the opposing keeper. It could be any amateur football match, except in this case, all the players are aged 80 and above.

A 32-year-old male elephant fatally attacked its keeper at Chiang Mai Zoo yesterday morning, acting zoo director Wutthichai Moungman later confirmed. Senior mahout Somsak Riang-ngern died instantly.