Chiang Mai 2 July-Aircraft carrying Plaisak Surin Arrived at Chiang Mai Airport at 2:03 p.m., "Warawut" revealed that the elephant was in perfect condition, not frustrated.
Ilyushin IL-76 transport aircraft (Ilyushin Il-76) at Plaisak Surin With 4 mahouts and 2 veterinarians landed at Chiang Mai International Airport at 2:03 p.m. local time in Thailand. after departing from Colombo International Airport, Sri Lanka at 7:30 a.m., which takes about 5 hours
Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, revealed that from questioning pilots health assessment team Plaisak Surin Initially, I was informed that the elephants were intact. I don't have irritability. or have a problem of concern As soon as we arrive in Thailand, the doctor will take care and talk to the mahout. If everything goes well, will take Plaisak Surin get on the trailer to the National Institute of Mental Health under the patronage of His Majesty the King, Lampang Province
Mr. Warawut said the safest way was to have the mahouts traveling with Sri Lanka. and stay with Plaisak Surin in Lampang until July 7
In this regard, I would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for facilitating the mission to bring Surin elephants back to Thailand this time.
for the history of "Plaisak Surin" that the Thai government delivered to Sri Lanka. To be an ambassador of goodwill in 2001, along with "Plai Srinarong" as requested by Sri Lanka to be used to practice in bringing the relics of the Lord Buddha. in the Parade of Phra That Khew Kaew which is Sri Lanka's biggest annual event Which has been held continuously for more than 270 years by "Plai Sak Surin" is the third elephant that Thailand sent to Sri Lanka as goodwill ambassadors after "Plai Pratu Pha" which was the first rope in 1980
In this regard, "Plaisak Surin" is an elephant with a distinctive appearance that meets the needs of Sri Lanka to be used in the parade of the tooth relics. which after being sent to Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan government has transferred ownership of this elephant to "Kande Vihara Temple" (Kande Vihara) is the successor to take care of In order to serve in the procession of inviting the relics in Sri Lanka's annual relics parade, which averages 30 times a year, later in the year 2022, there were complaints and inspections found that "Plaisak Surin" was used hard and living conditions were poor. Including requiring urgent medical treatment. therefore leading to the process of helping and finally bringing him back to Thailand for treatment.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency