The official Mascot of the 13th Asian Games is an elephant. The elephant

is a very distinctive animal which has lived with the people of Thailand for

many generations and is universally admired for its strengths and nobility.

The mascot's name Chai-Yo (a Thai word meaning

pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) is usually shouted

by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity. Chai-Yo is a happy character ?C he can be

seen smiling all the time, wishing all participants of the

13th Asian Games good luck and success.

The official Mascot is shown in its standard pose: standing, with

one hand stretched out and with the simplified Official Emblem on the front of its shirt.

None of these elements may be altered either in their presentation of their relationship with each other.