Gaw Boon is 54 years old, she is our tallest elephant and very impressive. She has a wonderful aura about her, as if she has seen the world but is finally at peace in the forest. She was bought from a riding camp in Pattaya during Covid as her owner couldn't take care of her any longer. Riding camps in Pattaya work their elephants very hard as pre Covid there was a huge influx of customers wanting to ride elephants. 

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On arrival, Gaw Boon instantly showed a friendship towards Nam Paerng as they touched trunks and talked to each other with rumbles and trumpets. It was wonderful to see a natural friendship form so quickly. At the previous riding camp in Phuket where they both worked, we were told they didn't show a friendship between each other so it will be wonderful to see this friendship blossom. We feel that now they aren't forced to work anymore, their true personalities will shine through.

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Gaw Boon has white toe nails and white palate (roof of her mouth) - 2 of 7 points that determine a sacred white elephant. She used to be flighty and insecure, and would only bathe in the corner of the pond for the first 5 months. However,  mid April 2024, one day she decided to follow Nam Paerng to the far side of the pond to roll around, bathe and play. It was incredible to see her confidence develop and we look forward to watching as she continues her life living peacefully in the forest as all elephants should.