Into the Belly of a Giant Three-Headed Elephant in Bangkok, Thailand

If you’ve been to Bangkok, then you’ve probably visited the important landmarks in the Old City like The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho. But have you heard of this museum that’s home to a colossal bronze statue of a three-headed elephant? Known as the Erawan Museum, it’s one of the more unique and interesting museums you can visit in Bangkok.

I’m drawn to unusual places. When doing research for our Bangkok trip, this museum naturally caught my eye. It stood out from the usual tourist circuit not just for its giant statue, but for its intricate carvings and beautiful stained glass ceiling. I had to add it to our itinerary.

I knew the elephant statue would be big from its pictures on the internet. But you really have no idea how big it actually is until you’re there standing beneath it. I was so taken aback by its size that I let out an involuntary “Whoa!” the moment it came into view. Trust me, when I say this statue is colossal, I…