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Our Lastest Rescue
Som-Boon (62 years old)
Somboon is one of the oldest elephants at Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary. Before she arrived at the sanctuary, she had endured a long and challenging life. For years, Somboon worked as a trekking elephant, carrying tourists on her back daily. The constant burden took a toll on her body, leaving her physically exhausted and with weakened joints. Somboon has been without tusks for many years, but her spirit remains strong. Since joining the sanctuary, she’s been receiving the care and attention she deserves. Despite her past hardships, Somboon has a calm and gentle demeanor, and she enjoys walking slowly through the forest, savoring her newfound freedom.
Boon-Song (65 years old)
Boonsong, one of the oldest residents at Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary, has seen her fair share of tough times. She spent decades in the logging industry, hauling heavy timber across difficult terrain. When her body could no longer handle the intense labor, she was sold to an elephant camp where she worked as a tourist attraction, giving rides to visitors daily. This grueling work left Boonsong frail and underweight. Today, at the sanctuary, she receives supplemental food to ensure she maintains her health. Though her body bears the marks of a hard life, Boonsong enjoys her peaceful days roaming the sanctuary’s vast lands and playing in the mud.
Darlie (44 years old)
Darlie, despite her relatively younger age compared to other elephants in the sanctuary, has also experienced her share of suffering. She spent her early years performing in a circus where she was taught to do tricks and entertain crowds. The repetitive and unnatural movements caused strain on her joints, leaving her in constant discomfort. When Darlie arrived at the sanctuary, she was hesitant around people and other elephants, but she has since blossomed in her new environment. Now, she enjoys the company of the other elephants and has found peace in her new home.
Chom-pu (46 years old)
Chompu is a strong and determined elephant who has overcome many obstacles in her life. Before arriving at the sanctuary, she worked in an elephant trekking camp where she was forced to carry tourists on her back. The years of overwork left her with back issues and a weakened frame. Chompu now enjoys the sanctuary’s peaceful environment, where she no longer has to endure the physical strain that once defined her life. Although her body shows signs of her hard past, her spirit remains resilient. She loves exploring the forest and splashing in the river with the other elephants.
Siri-Phorn (32 years old)
Siri-Phorn, born in 1992, is a southern Thai elephant originally from Phatthalung province. Her early life was spent in hard labor, working in the logging industry. After being sold to a new owner, she was used for commercial purposes such as elephant riding and hauling rubberwood logs. Unfortunately, her working conditions became harsher, as her former owner forced her to work long hours in exchange for money.
Upon hearing of her situation, we were able to rescue Siri-Phorn and bring her to a safe environment free from exploitation on September 23, 2024. Although Siri-Phorn tends to be slightly cautious and wary of people—likely due to her past of being forced to work—she is now in a much better and more peaceful environment. She has a striking appearance with beautifully long tusks on both sides and a noticeable scar on her hind leg, a reminder of her past, caused by chains rubbing against her leg during her logging days.
