Pattaya, Thailand— A jubilant event and true blessing event were held at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, on Aug 27, to invite the latest addition to the pachyderm household at the world distinguished elephant sanctuary. President Kampon Tansajja led the occasion, while His Holiness Phra Khru Kasem Kittisophon (Ajarn Delight), Abbot of Wat Samakkhi Banphot Temple in Bang Saray, carried out the spiritual rites.
Following Thai custom, the offspring of Pang Sarai, 22, and Plai Ningnong, 27, was called ‘Plai Boonmak,’ representing ‘Plentiful Benefit.’ This event revealed sincere long for the wellness and success of the young elephant. The event was especially substantial, as this mild giant marked the 4th elephant birth of the year and the 108th within Nong Nooch Tropical Garden.
An ensemble of more than 50 elegantly decorated elephants, accompanied by standard Thai dancers, beautified the occasion with a procession. Rooted in Thai culture, this practice holds deep significance, representing the arrival of a brand-new elephant and standing as a treasured custom at Nong Nooch Garden.
Caretakers shared that ‘Plai Boonmak’ was born upon August 18 in a difficult birth. Pang Sarai experienced a rupture in her amniotic sac, a precursor to shipment. Issue grew when 2 days passed without the infant elephant’s arrival. The veterinary group was fretted about possible problems due to the sac rupture and absence of fetal motion. Nevertheless, with watchful care from vets and caretakers, the infant elephant got in the world on August 20 at 00.50 am. The touching sight unfolded as the infant elephant took its primary steps, surrounded by caretakers providing solace and assistance.
Nong Nooch Garden Pattaya’s undeviating dedication to the wellness of these marvelous animals has actually made them a prominent accreditation from the Department of Animals Advancement and the National Bureau of Agricultural Product and Food Standards. This acknowledgment develops Nong Nooch Garden as the very first organization in Thailand to get such a prominent honor.
Editor‘ s note: Pang and Plai are prefix names, utilized in Thailand for female and male elephants respectively.
