Elephants originally registered in Surin province return
home each year in November for the annual elephant
round-up which is one of the provinces most well known
festivals.Ex Elephant
Nature Park-volunteers Chas and Rachel went with Lek
to Surin.
(see Siam's story) They saw two elephants
apparently in deep conversation and watched in awe as
they communicated by touching and stroking. They were
struck by the fondness these two displayed towards each
other.
Chas discussed terms with the owner which finally
reached agreement. He then rescued and brought them to
the sanctuary of Elephant Nature Park.
Kheaw Thong Chan
gained her freedom and the new name of "Thai" which
means freedom. Thai and Siam soon settled in with the
rest of the herd. The daily life they enjoy includes
swimming in the big river, playing together, interacting
with the rest of the herd and eating fresh food which is
quite different from the filth and garbage they had to live on when
they were pounded the streets.
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