audemars piguet charges to victory, again!

April 6th, 2010

polo

After 12 teams with players from over 15 countries journeyed to Thailand to compete in the annual King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament, the games culminated with a match that pitted team King Power against reigning champion Audemars Piguet. It was a close game until the latter came out strong in the second half, beating King Power 10 to 6. Since its start in 2001, the tournament has raised $300,000 for the protection and conservation of Thai Asian elephants, and this year 1.8 million Baht (over $55,000) was collected for the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and the National Elephant Institute, the event’s sponsors.

Jealous you missed out on the fun? At Anantara Golden Triangle you partake in Elephant Camp and go trekking on elephant drives through the forest, and even help bathe elephants in the river. Polo mallets not included.

Click here to see highlights from the event.

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