Every year in Thailand, elephants are painted with bright designs as they spray water at tourists and passers-by to celebrate the annual water festival, ahead of the traditional Thai new year.
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Video. Elephants kick off Thai water festival with a splash
Every year in Thailand, elephants are painted with bright designs as they spray water at tourists and passers-by to celebrate the annual water festival, ahead of the traditional Thai new year.