Did you know what a white elephant is ... originated in Siam

apparently, originated in Siam, owning a white elephant is a "treasure" and no one would get rid of them no matter what, so ...

the King if he disliked someone, he would give them a white elephant, knowing well that they would not get rid of them - and then they would have to keep them, feed them for the rest of their lives. Basically, a burden and being a pain in the butt, hence the expression White Elephant

apparently, originated in Siam, owning a white elephant is a "treasure" and no one would get rid of them no matter what, so ...

the King if he disliked someone, he would give them a white elephant, knowing well that they would not get rid of them - and then they would have to keep them, feed them for the rest of their lives. Basically, a burden and being a pain in the butt, hence the expression White Elephant

Thank your God for Google: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/410050.html

Countdown actually, the programme on UK Channel 4

[catawampuscat]

What is story about pink elephants? This is a gay Thailand forum after all... :cat:

same, same. Pink elephants are white elephants viewed through a pink gin. If you can count them you need another G&T.

[Lunchtime O'Booze]

and it warms my heart..indeed Mrs O'Booze has told me lovingly ( I think) so many times...my dear Lunchtime..when I look at you I think I married the biggest White Elephant imaginable".

I hope you have reconsidered your decision and will post a complete expose of you adventures of your up-coming Thai holiday.

"A hallucination caused by over-indulgence in alcoholic drink", bet there's a few of them in Thailand!!