I smoked a blunt on an elephant in Thailand
After visiting the new Cookies Bangkok store in Thailand, Leafly’s Mikhail Harrison rolled up some GUMBO and ventured into the jungle for a super exotic session.
If you could smoke weed with an elephant, which strain would you choose? I didn’t have Peanut Butter Breath on me. But luckily my friend Dumbo didn’t put his suitcase on top of the authentic Cookies GUMBO which I puffed as we drove through the beautiful countryside.
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The Thai elephant is the official national animal of Thailand and has played an important role in local tourism, transportation, labour, war and royal iconography over the years. Now you can drive through the lush green forest for around $25 USD while enjoying incredible views and exciting twists and turns.
With cannabis now legal throughout Thailand, I had to see what it was like to smoke my weed on the back of a real Thai elephant. That’s how it went.
How I landed on a Thai elephant with a blunt
Last month I was in Thailand for the opening of the Cookies Bangkok store. I was born in Trinidad and raised in New Jersey so this was a life changing trip around the world. And the 420 elephant ride I took is the most memorable and bucket list worthy experience of my entire trip. It’s something every adventurous stoner must try when they visit.
Surrounded by beautiful grasses and trees of all kinds, I was in my element. It wasn’t just the GUMBO in my blunt: I saw nothing but miles of beautiful plants all around me. The view made my noisy pack punch so much harder, and not a soul cared the sweet funk my blunt gave off – not even the elephant.
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As I waded through the water on the back of my royal transport, I felt how Alexander the Great might have felt when these beautiful creatures were used for war and long journeys centuries ago. I came, I got high, I conquered. From Trinidad to Thailand, that’s why they call me your favorite stoner.
Tips for finding a 420-friendly elephant ride in Thailand
There are many options depending on your location, desired time limit and price range. Overall it’s a bumpy ride, but well worth it. Just ask your local guide about the nearest elephant rides. Also, roll your weed beforehand and show smoking etiquette to your fellow passengers, the elephant, and the driver.
You’re high enough off the ground to blow your smoke straight up and not disturb anyone. So be aware of your chronic footprint. And don’t give the rest of us a bad rap in the hopes of enjoying this experience for years to come.
If you want to be extra safe, ask ahead of time for a smoke-friendly guide and animal. And bring a little more bud to tip the workers. Or to share with other tourists who weren’t as well prepared as you.
Check out my full experience in Thailand below!
Mikhail Harrison
Trinidadian-born, New Jersey-raised content producer Mikhail Harrison has been a cannabis advocate and influencer for over a decade, working both on camera and behind the scenes to normalize the plant for everyone.
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