Sri Lanka, July 2 - Plaisak Surin has calm symptoms, no need to use antidepressants. Boarded a plane out of Sri Lanka. Arrived at Chiang Mai airport this afternoon.
Plaisak Surin goodwill ambassador Departed from Sri Lanka to return to Thailand. Miss Kanjana Silpa-archa revealed the atmosphere while the staff moved. Plaisak Surin leave the zoo And get on the plane at 3:00 a.m. and arrive at Chiang Mai Airport at 2:00 p.m. Today, July 2, 2023, this elephant transfer The crew of the transport plane was excited. Let's take a photo of Father Plai. Because it was the first time to transport the largest creature ever to fly.
for the moving process "Plaisak Surin" last night (July 1), starting at 10:00 p.m. local time in Sri Lanka. Then around 11:00 p.m., the elephants were brought into the cages. Using a large crane to lift the elephant's cage onto a towed trailer and at 12:00 p.m., it began to be transported by car from Dehiwala Zoo to Bandaranayake Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka. and use a large crane to move the elephant cage from the trailer During the lifting of the elephant cage by crane During the operation, about 40 people participated in the operation. During the journey to the airport, it rained periodically. Stopped crashing upon reaching the airport and at 04.49 the cage was moved into the Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft, then the Russian transport aircraft began its journey at 09.11 to fly to Chiang Mai Airport, Thailand, taking approximately 10 minutes of flight time. 5-6 hours due to high altitude and low speed Expected to arrive at Chiang Mai Airport around 2:12 p.m.
Plaisak Surin under close supervision Mr. Veterinarian Sitidej Mahasa Wangkul and Dr. Kajohnpat Boonprasert, including 4 mahouts, namely Mr. Tachaisit Siri, Mr. Supachai Boonkerd, Mr. Kraisorn Kruachan, who are officials from the National Institute of Mental Health. and forest industry and Mr. Don Upul Jayarathna Denelpitiyage Sri Lankan mahout leader from Dehiwala Zoo 1 person who helps on duty to take care of the elephants on the transport plane.
Veterinarian Sithidej Mahasawangkul, who took care of the elephants on the plane, confirmed that elephants are calm Still do not need to use sedatives (sedatives), but be prepared in the event of an immediate event, the elephant has a panic attack during the journey. But it will not be available on the plane. Because there is no Wi-Fi, the elephant will be observed from the hole that has been drilled. During the journey, the elephants will be fed little by little to reduce stress during the journey.
Plaisak Surin Be a goodwill ambassador Going back in 2001, Sri Lanka requested a baby elephant from Thailand to be used for training in bringing the relics of the Lord Buddha. in the Parade of Phra That Khew Kaew This is Sri Lanka's annual big event that has been held continuously for more than 270 years. The Thai government has sent two elephants as goodwill ambassadors, namely Plai Srinarong and Plai Sak Surin. While before that, in 1980, Thailand sent the first elephant as a goodwill ambassador to Sri Lanka, "Plai Pratu Pha" (currently 49 years old).
For Plaisak Surin, it was the third elephant sent to Sri Lanka as a goodwill ambassador. This rope is a "domestic elephant", not a wild elephant. It is an elephant with a distinctive appearance that meets the needs of Sri Lanka. to be used in the Parade of Phra That Khew Kaew which after being sent to Sri Lanka The Sri Lankan government transferred ownership of this elephant to Kande Vihara as its successor. In order to serve in the procession of bringing the Buddha's relics in Sri Lanka's annual relic parade, which averages 30 times a year
Plaisak Surin traveled from Thailand to Sri Lanka when he was a baby elephant, less than 10 years old, until today he is about 30 years old. It is considered an elephant with beautiful tusks. in reproductive age After traveling to Sri Lanka, the name was changed to "Mathuraja". He complained about the heavy use of labor in Plaisak Surin. Uncared for, chained, emaciated, hip abscesses, leg injuries, should receive urgent medical attention.
In August '22, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) visited Plaisak Surin's well-being. In September 2022, a veterinary team was sent for a health check. The examination results revealed that Plaisak Surin had real health problems. Elephants should stop working and be sent back to Thailand to treat illnesses. or Dehiwala Zoo (Dehiwala), Colombo. Then, in February 2023, the Sri Lankan government agreed that Plaisak Surin should receive urgent health care. and thanks to the Thai government for helping to take care of elephant health By agreeing to bring Plaisak Surin back to treat illnesses in Thailand. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency