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Save Elephant Foundation Lao Government Agreement

Protecting Elephants and Tigers in Laos

At the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (Lao PDR) in Vientiane, Save Elephant Foundation (SEF), Thailand—represented by founder Saengduean “Lek” Chailert—met with the Department of Forestry of

Moh Loh & Lek Lek: Three Years of Freedom

This year marks the third anniversary of the rescue of Moh Loh and her daughter Lek Lek. Their rescue took place on Thai Elephant Day, making it an especially meaningful

NamThip’s Two-Year Rescue Anniversary: A Journey Toward Healing

It has been two years since NamThip arrived at her new sanctuary home on 22 February 2026. In that time, this young elephant has begun a transformative journey from hardship

In Loving Memory of Lucky, a Beautiful and Inspiring Soul

With deep sadness, we share the passing of our beloved Lucky, a gentle and inspiring elephant whose life touched the hearts of everyone who met her. On the afternoon of

The Rescue of Apple & Mae Noi

On 16 December 2025, Apple and Mae Noi were rescued from an elephant riding camp in Kanchanaburi, marking the end of decades of hardship and the beginning of a new

Elephant Hospital Mural – A Symbol of Gratitude

We’re proud to share that the construction of our elephant hospital is almost complete. All that remains is assembling the medical equipment that will allow us to provide proper care