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After 22 years in Sri Lanka, the ailing Plai Sak Surin came home last month. His arrival at Chiang Mai International Airport was a joyful moment for all Thais.

At the age of seven, the little elephant left his native land in 2001. Gifted to Sri Lanka, he was trained as a carrier of relics for religious ceremonies and was placed under the care of a Buddhist temple.

His comeback for medical treatment stirred concerns about the fate of other goodwill ambassadors, including two other elephants still in Sri Lanka. It also raises awareness and actions for animal rights and rearing.

Plai Sak Surin is now under good care at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center (TECC) in Lampang. Its Facebook page provides updates on his recovery and features the daily life of other elephants.

Under Royal Patronage, the TECC also known as National Elephant Institute actually has a list of its…