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Navaan, born at the park in October 2012, with founder Lek Chailert. Female elephant (Dok Ngern, 15 years, with newly born Dok Mai) (23 days). Elephant Nature Park is a sanctuary and rescue centre for elephants in Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand, approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Chiang Mai city, co-founded by Sangduen "Lek" Chailert.
The number of Thai elephants has been reduced from 100,000 to 2,000–3,000 wild elephants and about 2,700 domesticated elephants over the past 100 years. [2] In Thailand , white elephants (ช้างเผือก, chang phueak ) are considered sacred and are a symbol of royal power.
Mae Hong Son town was originally established in the early 19th century as an elephant training camp as ordered by the then King of Chiang Mai. As of 2012 [update] , Mae Hong Son was the poorest province in Thailand .
Sushi dinners (served with miso soup or house salad) Nigiri Combo: 8 pieces of chef’s choice with California roll ($23) Chirashl: Assorted sashimi on top bed of rice ($30) Sashimi Combo: 16 ...
Mae Ra Moe refugee camp, also called Mae Ra Ma Luang or Mae Ra Mu, [1] is a Karen refugee camp in the Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand on the Border of Burma, established in 1995. [1] Mae Ra Moe (MRM) is located on the Thai/Burma border, five hours drive west of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Kaeng Kuet (Thai: แก่งกื้ด, pronounced [kɛ̀ŋ kɯ̂ːt], "Kuet rapids") is a place that has many water activities and is located in Chiang Mai a northern province in Thailand. Kaeng Kuet is very popular place for foreigners who come for water rafting. The location of Kaeng Kuet is surrounded by nature.
The farm pairs visitors with an elephant for a day and the visitors are tasked with caring for that elephant. [3] As of December 2014, the farm is home to 55 elephants. It is located in the mountains near Hang Dong Valley, south of Chiang Mai, Thailand. The farm was founded in 2001 by a man named Theerapat "Pat" Trungprakan.