This is the incredible moment an elephant holds up traffic by taking a nap across the road. After he zooms in, the animal can be seen moving its legs and flapping its ears while in a deep sleep. Eventually, the elephant kicks up its legs and stands up.
An elephant called Nga-Thong holds up traffic by taking a nap across the road in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern Thailand
Motorist Nattawat Patsungsing, 57, was made late for work by the stubborn beast who lay in the road for about 20 minutes. Eventually, he kicks his legs and stands up
Once Nga-Thong stands up, he stares at Mr Patsungsing as he slowly reverses away. Wildlife officials said the elephant often lies on the concrete road for warmth
Speaking after, the driver said he had been told by wildlife officials in the area that the troublesome elephant was named Nga-Thong – which means ‘golden ivory’ in Thai.
The beast often lies on the concrete road for warmth, officials said.
Mr Patsungsing added: ‘Nga-Thong doesn’t like to reveal himself when the road is busy with cars and loud buses, so most of the time it’s national park officers who see him. They said he’s very shy.
‘I was waiting about twenty minutes until he finally got up. I was late for my shift at work that day but I was happy to see him so close.’