The Kui ethnic group originally migrated from the southern region of Laos to the lower part of the northeastern region of Thailand during the reign of King Narai the Great. The ethnic group was famous for elephant raising and training, particularly those living in Surin Province. The Kui at Ta Klang Village migrated to the province from the late Ayuthaya Period to the Thonburi Period, and there had been continuous social development. However, when the state prohibited wild animal hunting, including elephants, traditions and beliefs related to elephant hunting were affected, because elephant hunting for this ethnic group was an indicator of social status and personal capabilities. Nowadays, elephants are brought to roam in Bangkok, since community forests have been turned into commercial cash crop plantations for investors, bringing about various social and economic domino effects. The ethnic group perceives elephants not only as their pets but as an entity which is a part of their lives. An elephant is fundamentally perceived as a cultural heritage, an asset, and a family member.