Colombo, Aug. 14- The Thai ambassador visits Plai Pratu Pha and finds that he is still falling because he did not participate in this year's Relics of the Tooth Relics parade. It will speed up discussions to support improving living conditions. continue to coordinate international cooperation

Pote Harnpol, Ambassador of Thailand to Colombo visited "Plai Pratupha" or Thai Raja at Wat Suthuhumpolla (Suduhumpola), Kandy, which is the place where the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple takes care of a single rope during the fall. Wat Suthhumpolla is about 2.5 kilometers from Wat Phra That Khiao Kaeo.

for the general condition of “Plai Pratu Pha” as seen from the outside, perfect, with a main mahout and a total of 2 spare mahouts taking care of it.

It is now clear that Will not be participating in the Esala Perahera parade 21-31 August 2023 as it is still in the fall.

The elephant's three legs are immobilized by the mahout, with its hind legs attached to a short chain covered with rubber. and tied to a tree The two front legs are attached to a long chain. and tied to a tree which the binding is quite tight

When asking the mahout, it means that the elephant can lay down. but the reason why the chain is not extended For safety reasons to prevent the elephant from turning around and attacking.

Previously, the Thai ambassador had informed Viyawatakorn of Wat Phra That Kheaw Kaew that When the elephant recovers from the drought, it is hoped that the chain will be relaxed so that the elephant can have a natural day-to-day life. with safety in mind Including emphasizing the importance of improving the condition of the area, landscape and other components. In the area as well, such as water sources, water tanks to improve as well In the future, we will jointly push for living conditions and care. “Plai Pratupha” continues to get better

As for the progress on the development of cooperation in the care of elephants. Including the development of personnel in this field in the future The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment together with the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo invited two veterinarians and curators. (head of the mahout) who takes care of "Plaisak Surin" throughout the period of temporary shelter at Dehiwala Zoo (Dehiwala) traveled to Thailand around the beginning of September.

A trip to the veterinarian and the chief mahout will benefit "Plaisak Surin" who is about to enter the full treatment process at Chang Hospital, Lampang Province by the National Institute of Mental Health. under the patronage of The Forest Industry Organization stated that in treating "Plaisak Surin", veterinarians must take into account the elephant's habits, behavior and general health, including eating, drinking, excretion, sleeping and daily activities. together with various illnesses including mental health Therefore, Dehiwala Zoo's veterinarians and chief mahouts, who have been caring for the elephants for more than 6 months, will be able to observe and comment on their hands-on experience in caring for them.

There will also be talks to prepare for the Thai delegation from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Including relevant agencies will travel to discuss with the National Zoological Department (National Zoological Department) and the University of Peradeniya, the only civil university in Sri Lanka with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, to promote cooperation between Thailand and Sri Lanka in knowledge about raising elephants in the future

For the Esala Perahera procession, it is an ancient and important Sri Lankan tradition. First started in the reign of King Sirimekwan of the Anuradhapura Kingdom around the year 853, later in the year 2371 (AD 1828), which was during the British rule of Sri Lanka. Has revived the tradition of parading the Phra That Kheaw Kaew every year until the present

"Phra That Khew Kaew" is the lower right tooth relic of the Lord Buddha, which is a sacred object of Sri Lanka. Enshrined at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple ( Sri Dalada Maligawa), Kandy

"Wat Phra That Kheaw Kaew" is a temple in Theravada Buddhism (Siamese family) built by King Wimonthammasuriya I, the last monarch of Sri Lanka in the year 1595. The temple is located in the area that used to be part of an ancient palace Due to the belief of the Sinhala people that Those who keep the Tooth Relic have the right to rule the kingdom. Wat Phra That Khueng Kaew is now registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the parade procession of the Relics of the Tooth Relics, the relics of the Relics of the Tooth are brought to pray for rain. The procession consists of an elephant procession, a KANDYDANCE dance procession, and a drum procession, all beautifully decorated. The procession moves out of Wat Phra That Khiao Kaew in the early evening. Walk along the path in downtown Kandy for people to have the opportunity to pay respect to the Buddha Tooth Relic.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency