While not the most impressive monument in Ayutthaya, it can be visited quite quickly. A platform accessible by stairs offers a view of the elephant enclosure surrounded by teak posts, from which the king selected the best and strongest elephants. Just before the kraal are statues of elephants with their warriors on their backs.

Sometimes it serves as a setting for reenactments and performances.

Since the elephant kraal is located a bit outside of Ayutthaya, it's recommended to hire a tuk-tuk, go there, visit it, and return. The ride costs about 400 THB. I can't say for sure whether a visit to Ayutthaya afterwards is absolutely necessary.

How to get there

How do you get to the Elephant Kraal? Since the Elephant Kraal is located a bit outside of Ayutthaya, it's recommended to hire a tuk-tuk, go there, visit it, and return. The ride costs about 400 THB. I can't say for sure whether a visit to Ayutthaya afterwards is absolutely necessary.