Bangkok, July 5 – Minister of Foreign Affairs reveals the National Institute of Mental Health. In the royal patronage, reports that "Plaisak Surin" has adapted well. Will do more health checks and prepare for the treatment process Emphasize that the elephant is in the royal patronage Repatriation to Sri Lanka does not need to be discussed.

Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, said that Received a report from the National Institute of Mental Health. under the patronage of forest industry organization Lampang province that "Plaisak Surin" has adapted well to a new environment. Eat food and excrete normally. Shaking his head back and forth showed that he was in a good mood today.

The veterinarian at Chang Lampang Hospital has done a preliminary examination. From now on, a detailed health check will be made. Including waiting for the results from the laboratory After the 30-day quarantine period, according to the Department of Livestock Development regulations Will be moved from animal quarantine for importation into the Kingdom to full treatment and recovery at the elephant hospital But in the meantime, the initial maintenance process has been carried out.

Yesterday we had the best news. to know about His Majesty the King His Highness has graciously pleased Received Prince Sak Surin in royal patronage It is regarded as a merit for elephants and Thai people that the King gives importance to every person. life in thailand Especially Plaisak Surin who has been abroad for 22 years.

Mr. Warawut emphasized that When Plaisak Surin was in the royal patronage Repatriation to Sri Lanka and other matters no need to mention

However, I am glad that I can bring the elephants back. Plaisak Surin is the longest elephant in Thailand, almost 2 meters long, with very beautiful and curved tusks, which is known as the "tusk of the alms bowl" according to its good character.

As for the other two Thai elephants still in Sri Lanka, Plai Pratu Pha and Plai Srinarong. Ms. Kanjana Silpa-archa, Advisor to the Strategic Working Group, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment go follow yourself Found that there is still a normal life. may get hurt But it is in the nature that Sri Lanka can take care of. In addition, know that Several universities in Sri Lanka have contacted the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to express their intention to take care of Thai elephants in Sri Lanka. by informing that they have sufficient capacity to take care of which will coordinate together to take care of it further

for bringing it back must look at the future situation If an elephant is injured or whose livelihood is beyond the care capacities of each organization in Sri Lanka. Thailand will extend a hand to help, as in the case of Plaisak Surin. – Thai news agency

Source: Thai News Agency