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Kissed by an Elephant

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June 21st 2012
We are starting to get used to these early mornings, even those who believe they are supposed to be on holiday and shouldn't have to get up on a schedule. Today was a ride in our trusty songteaw out to the first elephant hospital of it's kind. It was started by a very courageous Thai woman who truly has a heart for the suffering of animals who can't speak for themselves. The Fr ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more