My name is Sorn Ram. I was born in 1965 in the north of Thailand. I started my life in the teak wood logging trade where we would push, pull and roll big logs all day long, the job was hard and tiring especially for a baby elephant like me.
When I was little, I was very naughty and stubborn that human have to make hole on my ear to put chain as you could see on top of my right ear, our ears are one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies. One day, I moved to Surin Province in the east of Thailand, where I was forced to beg on the streets for food and money.
When I was 30 years old, and just after my birthday I was relocated again to Koh Samui, a beautiful island with fantastic jungle and coconut plantations. It was much easier on my feet than on boiling-hot pavements, but I had to carry a heavy metal chair and tourists every day. I thought my life was going to get better, but for ten years I walked the same route time and time again, come rain or shine. During this time, I injured my leg, and it got infected. I did have vets come and help me at the riding camp, but they said my injury will only improve after I have long-term recovery.
Then, Maew heard of my sad life and injuries and took me with him to Samui Elephant Haven, an elephant rescue park thailand. I was very happy because my mahout at the Haven is taking great care of me, and my wound is getting a lot better, it isn’t as painful as before. The whole team is very caring, and so far, I like it here. I can sleep peacefully for the first time in my life on my big sand pile. Furthermore, I heard that they were going to build me a big new house so that I could live happily ever after, I am so excited.
