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The Elephant-Back Alms Giving Ceremony 2026 was held on 29 July 2026 at the Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang Monument in Mueang Surin District, Surin Province. The ceremony featured 40 elephants carrying 75 Buddhist monks on their alms round, offering local residents and visitors a unique opportunity to make merit. This remarkable tradition is the only elephant-back alms giving ceremony in Thailand, reflecting Surin's deep cultural heritage and strong bond between people, elephants, and Buddhism.