Another New Elephant Calf Welcomed at Pattaya's Nong Nooch Garden

[snoop1130]

 

The Pattaya Nong Nooch Tropical Garden welcomed another newborn elephant with a special ceremony on June 19, 2024. The function was led by Phra Kru Kesem Kittisophon, the head of Wat Samakkhi Banphot. Consistent with Thai traditions, the elephants were adorned with flower necklaces and their foreheads were smeared with white powder for prosperity.

 

The baby elephant, a healthy boy called Plai Ong-Aat, was born on June 8, 2024, at 4:00 AM to his mother Phang Susara Kam. Remarkably, Phang Susara Kam, now 29, has given birth to more than four calves this year.

 

The president of the garden, Mr. Kampol Tansajja, expressed joy over the number of elephant births in 2024. He assured that the Pattaya Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is dedicated to offering top-class care for its elephants. Presently, the garden is home to 78 elephants and predicts more to be born in this year.

 

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-- 2024-06-20

 

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[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Consistent with Thai traditions, the elephants were adorned with flower necklaces and their foreheads were smeared with white powder for prosperity.

Who's prosperity?

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The president of the garden, Mr. Kampol Tansajja, expressed joy over the number of elephant births in 2024. He assured that the Pattaya Nong Nooch Tropical Garden is dedicated to offering top-class care for its elephants. Presently, the garden is home to 78 elephants and predicts more to be born in this year.

A money making enterprise, pure an simple.

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

A money making enterprise, pure an simple.

At least the elephants are not sold off for meat like old tigers are to help elderly Chinese who have never heard of Viagra.