A testosterone-fuelled elephant went on a rampage when he was interrupted while having sex, which resulted in him attacking his caretaker and flipping over parked cars.

The 19-year-old bull, named Phlai Petch Uthai, was taken by his owner, Somporn, 35, to mate with a female tusker in Buriram, Thailand, on Monday, February 16. 

But Phlai Petch Uthai became enraged when his owner tried to separate the pair after the encounter, leaving him with a serious lung injury.

Footage shows the furious beast trampling everything in his path and chasing a motorcycle rider, before he overturned a white car nearby. 

Meanwhile, terrified onlookers can be seen watching in fear from a distance. 

Village chief Uthai Yeerum said: ‘The elephant was hired for breeding, but during the process, Somporn urged him to finish quickly.

‘This may have triggered irritation, causing the bull to become possessive and aggressive toward the female.’

Phlai Petch Uthai fled the scene after injuring Somporn, who was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.

A Thai elephant went on a rampage when he was interrupted while having sex, which resulted in him attacking his caretaker and flipping over parked cars

Footage shows the furious beast trampling everything in his path before he flips over a white car 

Volunteers were later seen in video chasing the elephant as they attempted to stop his vicious rampage

The bull damaged two cars, charged at villagers, and trampled five road signs before volunteers from Elephant Kingdom Hospital arrived to help control him.

The rescue team administered a tranquiliser, which took two hours to take effect, eventually allowing them to capture the enraged elephant.

Natthaphon Malihuan, 30, had his car damaged by the elephant, said: ‘I am waiting for my insurance company to tell me if they will pay for the damage. They said they don’t know if elephant attacks are included, so I’m just waiting.’

Phlai Petch Uthai is now under the care of veterinarians at Elephant Kingdom in Surin province, while his mahout continues treatment at the hospital.

Thailand is home to both wild and domesticated elephants, which have played a central role in Thai culture, history, and economy for centuries.

Traditionally, elephants were used in war, logging, transport, and ceremonial events, but they remain a major attraction in tourism and cultural shows.

Now, captive elephants are frequently used for trekking, festivals, or breeding programs, but concerns about welfare and treatment have grown in recent years, prompting the rise of ethical sanctuaries where elephants are cared for without forced labour.