Thai authorities had gifted Sak Surin to Sri Lanka in 2001. But they demanded it back last year after allegations it was tortured and neglected.
Thai authorities had gifted the 29-year-old Muthu Raja – also known back in its birthplace as Sak Surin – to Sri Lanka in 2001.
Most of its wounds have since healed while the elephant recuperates in a zoo on Colombo’s outskirts but damage to the animal’s foot still requires sophisticated hydrotherapy treatment. “I was able to re-establish trust between the two countries after an audience with their king,” Gunawardena said. Thai environment minister Varawut Silpa-archa would not be drawn on whether Muthu Raja had been mistreated.“The most important thing is the health of Sak Surin.”
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