Khun Yai was introduced to Pikun after she was rescued later that year and so began a beautiful friendship. Over time Khun Yai’s health improved and she became more confident and relaxed with her best friend, Pikun by her side. Khun Yai and Pikun have now been friends for many years and the bond between them is unbreakable. They comfort and look after each other and are rarely seen apart. They do everything together, including eating, swimming, and taking mud baths.
Khun Yai has a large tear on her left ear, likely caused by a mahout when she was younger. She is a wise and resourceful elderly elephant, who now spends her days with Pikun, and occasionally hangs out with Thong Ae and her family. It is heartwarming to witness the beautiful friendship between Khun Yai and Pikun and wonderful to see her enjoying life in her senior years at ENP.
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