The elephant was returned to its home country on July 2 following a diplomatic spat between Thailand and Sri Lanka over alleged mistreatment of the animal.
The elephant, one of three gifted to Sri Lanka in 2001, is being tended to at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang, south of Chiang Mai.
Officials said the elephant was still adjusting to the ways of Thai mahouts – people who work with elephants – and the Thai language. They believe it will be a long learning phase for the elephant, now that his Sri Lankan mahout has left Thailand. Meanwhile, veterinarians are keeping a close eye on him while helping him cope with pain from his hip wound. They said on Sunday that the elephant had tested negative for six communicable diseases common among pachyderms during his first seven days of quarantine.
She added that the animal appeared to be in good health and in a good mood. He has been showing good appetite, consuming up to 200kg of fresh grass, fruit and salt daily.
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