the metaphorical elephant (best dam mahout from chiang mai to myanmar)

A series of films about activism, humans, and other animals. Filmed in Thailand and Canada with Sangduen “Lek” Chailert, Darrick Thomson, and a cast of hundreds. Episode: “best dam mahout from chiang mai to myanmar” explores a day in the life of a mahout named dam. Dam’s elephants are: Sri Prae [Navann’s mother], Kampan, Dao Tong, and formerly Malai Tong, who is now chief nanny of Yindee [Mintra’s boy]. Episodes in the series may be watched in any order.

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3 thoughts

  1. What a touching film. Lek has done a miraculous sanctuary. The once abused elephants can live free from work and abuse. They are loved and respected. I think this is reflected in their lives at ENP!

  2. So glad I found this! Thank you. Could you please add a note with the names of the mahout and the elephants in his care?

  3. Many memories through this so beautiful vidéo ; I love E.N.P ; Lek has created this elephant heaven in love , respect and tenderness . The happiness of the elephants and other animals is touchable; Dam is indeed a very great mahout , dedicated to his elephant ” Navann ” , Thanks to all those who make this possible and looking forward to be back

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