Man Apologizes To Elephants After Disturbing Them With Motorbike In Thailand
Most people would run when rushed by a herd of elephants, but not this Thai man. When his motorbike angered this herd in Khao Yai National Park, the man was seen apologizing to the elephants! (More info: Facebook | Khao Yai News)
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What a great image. There are a lot of animals humans need to apologize to.
Are we sure he wasn't pleading for them not to trample his motorcycle?
He's not really apologizing. He's doing 'sawadi kop' which is a respectful greeting. (Sawadi ka for females, kop for males.)
The "sawadi kop" bow that you are referring to can also be used as an apology by saying "ka tote", which roughly translates to sorry, I ask for your forgiveness. -Diana, Born in Thailand
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There have been instances where elephants have spared people who have harmed them upon apologising with folded hands.
Not really apologizing. He's saying 'sawadi kop' which is a respectful greeting.
A very brave and certainly proper gesture. The rider sets a fine example in politeness and in humbleness.
Very nice. Showing respect. After all, he did interfere the elephant herd with his noisy motor bike. I like how he's decided to handle the situation, and it seems that the elephants responded to his wonderful, respectful efforts.
What a great image. There are a lot of animals humans need to apologize to.
Are we sure he wasn't pleading for them not to trample his motorcycle?
He's not really apologizing. He's doing 'sawadi kop' which is a respectful greeting. (Sawadi ka for females, kop for males.)
The "sawadi kop" bow that you are referring to can also be used as an apology by saying "ka tote", which roughly translates to sorry, I ask for your forgiveness. -Diana, Born in Thailand
Load More Replies... There have been instances where elephants have spared people who have harmed them upon apologising with folded hands.
Not really apologizing. He's saying 'sawadi kop' which is a respectful greeting.
A very brave and certainly proper gesture. The rider sets a fine example in politeness and in humbleness.
Very nice. Showing respect. After all, he did interfere the elephant herd with his noisy motor bike. I like how he's decided to handle the situation, and it seems that the elephants responded to his wonderful, respectful efforts.
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