The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned elephant raisers not to bring the animals into the city, or they will face criminal charges.

In the past 6 months, the BMA has already confiscated 10 roaming elephants while over 80 elephants have been returned to the forest.

The BMA has recently imposed a stern regulation, banning mahouts from bringing their elephants into Bangkok. Violators will be subject to a 6-month jail term or a 10,000-THB fine. The law, which has been put in effect since 22 June, also applies to people who buy food for the elephants.

Ohh my Elephant control thats a new twist on city life. I really enjoyed seeing Elephants walking around in Bangkok, it put a new perspective on rural Asia. Mario.

I understand the BMA`s situation it is certainly justified that they want to control Elephants on the streets. The romance of the jungles is slowly slipping away. Jextasy.

I am also a romantic and I love those Elephants roaming around Thailand. But I guess there is always need of change. I wonder where the gardeners will get their fertilizer to keep their gardens strong. Mescal.