Somboon’s story begins in horror and cruelty.
Like many other elephants, she endured hardships, separated from her children and subjected to years of performing in shows, begging on the streets, and providing riding services.
Day in and day out, she toiled on her feet, carrying tourists and enduring long shifts when she should have been enjoying her freedom. Who is to blame for this madness can certainly be debated, but it’s important to recognize that the demand from tourists perpetuates this cycle of cruelty.
Anyways, when Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand became aware of Somboon’s situation, they knew they had to do anything in their power to save her.
