Stripe The Rabbit

It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Stripe the rabbit. She has been Boonluas companion for some years. Boonlua and Curly Wurly Brian (the guinea pig) will miss her terribly. Stripe past away yesterday afternoon. Rest in peace Stripe you were a loving friend to Boonlua and will be missed by all. 

Trip Advisor Certificate

Thanks for sending our Certificate of Excellence Trip Advisor (but not sure why you sent it in Thai)

Volunteer Update

Elephantstay welcomes new volunteer Lindsay! Lindsay will be volunteering with us for the next 4 weeks as a Program Operations Officer. We and the elephants are really looking forward to Lindsay's contribution to the elephant village!

Volunteer Update

Meet our newest volunteer, Leah Unwin. Leah first came to the Kraal as an Elephantstayer and loved it so much she is back as a volunteer for 12 weeks as the Program Development Officer, helping Ewa in the office. Jumbo welcome back Leah!

Elephant Football - World Cup 2014

In celebration of the World Cup 2014 some of the elephants went to play football against a local school. Even though Thailand are not in the competition, events like this are important to keep the Asian elephant visible in the public domain and so people can learn more about the plight of these creatures.

Second Anniversary of the King's visit

Today Elephants, Mahouts and Elephantstay guests were all part of celebrating the second anniversary of the King's visit to Ayutthaya.

Baby Number 58 - Pootson Gives Birth!

It is with great pleasure that we announce the birth of Pang Pootson's 4th little girl. She was born at 3am, this day, 14th May 2014. She is the 58th successful baby elephant born at the Royal Elephant Kraal.