Elephants kick off Thai water festival with a splash

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.

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.