Camper killed in wild elephant attack near Khao Yai campsite A tragic incident near Khao Yai has highlighted the real risks of wildlife encounters around protected areas. A 69-year-old man was killed on the morning of February 2 after being attacked by a wild elephant while camping with friends near Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province. Reports say he woke early and went for a walk near the campsite in Wang Nam Khiao district, where he encountered a male elephant known to roam ou