22, single, artistic, big boned but with a playful outlook on life. Jintana is on the lookout for a mate.

Hang out, feed the elephants for 20 baht or take a ride for a few hundred.

It's not much but it's home for the 'kwan changs' (mahouts)

This hut contains the tools required for catching an elephant, not a tranquiliser gun in sight.

No walls, no roof but the toilet has a great view across the valley.

The simplest way to cool an elephant down.

Another shower show pic for lovers of elephantine soft porn.

Old folks cling on as their ride picks up speed on the flat.

Saddled up and ready to go. Get on the elephants from the raised platform on the right.

Sit in a chair and relive the days of the Raj or ride bareback with your legs wrapped around the elephant's neck.

Real jungle just like in the movies.