INVOYAGE BANGKOK
Let’s Paint A Brighter Future
As part of our Bangkok programme, we’re proud to work with Elephant Parade - a globally recognised social enterprise transforming art into meaningful action for elephant conservation.
Founded in 2006 by Marc Spits and Mike Spits, Elephant Parade was born from a powerful, deeply personal encounter. While travelling in Thailand, Marc met a young elephant named Mosha, who had lost part of her leg after stepping on a landmine.
This moment sparked a vision: to create a sustainable initiative that could generate long-term funding for elephant welfare - combining creativity, awareness and conservation.
Since its first exhibition in Rotterdam in 2007, Elephant Parade has grown into the world’s largest open-air art exhibition of decorated elephant statues, engaging artists, celebrities and communities across the globe.
Our Contribution
During our time in Bangkok, we’ll be contributing to this mission in a hands-on, meaningful way.
Together, you’ll be working in teams to design and paint your own elephant statues.
All funds raised will go directly towards elephant conservation projects supported by Elephant Parade, in particular the charity “Elephant Family by British Asian Trust”.
Why it matters
Asian elephants remain an endangered species, facing threats from habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and exploitation. Elephant Parade works to address these challenges by:
Funding vital conservation projects across Asia
Supporting elephant hospitals and sanctuaries, including ongoing care for Mosha
Raising global awareness through art-led storytelling
Promoting ethical treatment and sustainable futures for elephants
Mosha now lives at the Friends of the Asian Elephant Hospital in Lampang, where she continues to receive pioneering care. As the first elephant in the world to be fitted with a functional prosthetic leg, her story is one of resilience, innovation and hope.