Somboon Legacy Foundation

Somboon Legacy Foundation is one of the first completely hands-off sanctuaries.
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Our goal is to spread the message of truly animal friendly tourism around the world.This NGO is founded by 3 Dutch women.

19/03/2025

https://news.sky.com/video/former-circus-elephant-mourns-her-long-time-performing-partner-13329593?fbclid=IwY2xjawJHLhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTbe1MXdUSbaTpSsxvWzUX8Ny9CS9W1qrFSoT5DITRWU9BmeaOzgAejw0w_aem_kCCyEAJStGqls7VQ5GmA0g

Two Indian elephants Jenny and Magda retired four years ago after a long circus career. Jenny was 54 years old and died of a bladder disease, said park representatives.

19/03/2025

Over 1200 elephants tragically killed in Sri Lanka in the past 5 years

Over the past five years, 1,238 elephants have tragically lost their lives due to various causes, with 138 deaths resulting from train accidents alone.

More on this story: https://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Over-1-200-elephants-killed-in-the-last-five-years/108-304409

17/03/2025

Our mahouts machete skills are very impressive 💪

16/03/2025

Kham Phaeng and Khun are growing closer every day ❤️

15/03/2025

Gorgeous Kham Phaeng living her best life 💅

14/03/2025

Maintaining a weight of 3500 kilos is not easy, don't underestimate the effort it takes Kammoon to eat so much. What a foodie!

14/03/2025

How to be an elephant friendly tourist?

Read this article from World Animal Protection to find out!

https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/elephant-friendly-tourist-guide?fbclid=IwY2xjawI_zAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXGQwjdB8zzj7o0yp6gguVKP1X9xRkN1bwPbSDVPf6sKRBsrfhqa0_1kDA_aem_bl3133rkgchodwW5LjynMA -11

Find out how to be an elephant friendly tourist and discover venues worldwide adhering to the highest standards of truly ethical animal welfare.

13/03/2025

🎉🐘 Celebrating National Elephant Day & Somboon Legacy Foundation's 6th Anniversary! 🐘🎉

Today is a special day as we celebrate Thailand's National Elephant Day, a day dedicated to honoring and recognizing the importance of elephants in Thai culture and the vital role they play in our natural heritage. Elephants are not only revered symbols of strength, grace, and wisdom, but they are also an essential part of Thailand's ecosystem and history.

On this wonderful occasion, we are also excited to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Somboon Legacy Foundation, a milestone that marks six years of dedication to preserving these magnificent creatures and supporting their welfare.

Through years of hard work, compassion, and education, the Somboon Legacy Foundation has strived to improve the lives of elephants, promote sustainable tourism, and protect these majestic beings from harm. We couldn't be more proud of the progress we've made together, and none of this would have been possible without your ongoing support and love for elephants.

Here's to many more years of working together to create a brighter future for elephants in Thailand and beyond. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey!

12/03/2025

Khun is a huge fan of mud baths, you will always find her covered in a thick layer of it!

11/03/2025

Banana trees are an important part of our elephants diet, because they contain a lot of water.

Every day our team and visitors go out together to collect fresh banana trees for our ellies!

10/03/2025

Our oldest elephant Malee having a blast in the river!

Can you believe she is around 90!

10/03/2025

WORLD ELEPHANT NEWS-JOURNAL

Ranger killed by wild elephant in Thailand

https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/2972623/wildlife-ranger-killed-by-elephant?fbclid=IwY2xjawI7N8FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXcaE-FWcYyz20Gmk-mMrthGlNcZbmZCc4ZmKPhPhd2FtReLS-YQePPUsg_aem_x2DQ-3WZW2_6vAZpi5fMww

A wildlife ranger was killed and another injured by a wild elephant they were trying to chase away from village farms in Phetchabun on Monday.

10/03/2025

Salakpra Wildlife Sanctuary, the home of Kanchanaburi's wild elephants, permanently closed to the public for restoration as a result of forest fires.

https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/news/general/40047174?fbclid=IwY2xjawI6kn5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSKalYgsCXsV8Mv4zEhsszUlZIWf0GosiBpjfS5BS3qkRmROUevz50t-Sw_aem_yYjtfNq46QjSJcsZ037NJg&sfnsn=wa

Sanctuary has become area with highest number of wildfires in Thailand's conservation zones

23/02/2025

Malee and Kammoon al clean after their bath

22/02/2025

What a tragic death for this gentle giant. We hope they find whoever is responsible. R.I.P.

21/02/2025

Khun and Kham Phaeng sharing a fruit snack together ❤️

21/02/2025

WORLD ELEPHANT NEWS-JOURNAL

No injuries were reported among passengers of the train, which derailed after striking the elephants.

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Follow Coon's first days at Somboon Legacy! We will be updating about our new elephant adaptation to the Sanctuary and the first interactions with the other elephants and the Mahouts. Stay tuned!!

Coon's Rescue [part 1]

See the video from one of our Rescue Team members having a conversation with Coon's previous owner/mahout. She comes from a trekking camp, working everyday with tourists on her back. Tomorrow she will meet her new friends Kham Phaeng, Kammoon and Malee. We are very excited to welcome her and follow the adaptation to her new home. Many thanks to our hero Aaron Jackson and Planting Peace for helping us with Coon's rescue. We send you a BIG elephant hug to all the donors and the people who are involved in this beautiful project 🐘💚

🎄 Christmas Celebration in Bonti Village with our volunteers🎄On the 27th of December, we had the privilege of joining the Karen community in Bonti Village, the home of our mahouts, located near the Thai-Myanmar border, to celebrate Christmas. The event was organized by the Somboon Legacy Foundation, and it was truly a day to remember. The village welcomed us with open arms, offering delicious food and a warm, joyful atmosphere filled with laughter and the playful energy of countless children. Before the celebration, our amazing volunteers came together to collect donations, which allowed us to prepare and distribute food packs to over 100 families. Each pack contained essentials like rice, noodles, condensed milk, hygiene products, and more. On top of that, we handed out 300 snack bags for the children !The event was lively and full of heart, with children performing traditional dances, music, and shows. #BontiVillage #KarenCommunity #SomboonLegacyFoundation #ChristmasCelebration #Volunteering #GivingBack

Here are some reasons, why elephants and also other animals have a problem with fireworks🎆🐘#somboonlegacyfoundation #stopwildlifeentertainment #fireworks #newyearseve

After a long search for an elephant that can be rescued, we finally found one yesterday - on Christmas day! 🎄🎅 The future of this elephant lies in our hands and we can only make this happen with your help! More information will follow in the the coming weeks. #somboonlegacyfoundation #asia #christmas2024 #animalrescue

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄Are you curious about the Christmas wishes of our elephants at Somboon Legacy! (We already uploaded that video yesterday, but now it's in a better quality and speed) #somboonlegacyfoundation #respectwildlife #asia #protectelephants #christmas2024

Exactly one year ago, we rescued Kham Phaeng from a miserable life to give her a new chance in a protected area. Here at Somboon Legacy, she will never experience riding or being touched by tourists, and she is free to roam without any metal chains. 🐘❤️#ethicalelephantsanctuary #ethicalsanctuary #tiktokelephants #elephantlover #thailand #thailandtravel #asia #animalrescue

Malee enjoying a quiet morning 🥰

What a beautiful song created by a passionate supporter! Lyrics written by our supporter and song created by AI #somboonlegacyfoundation #handsoffelephants #thelegacyriverkwairesort #kanchanaburi #thailand #asia #elephants #sanctuary #wildlife #riverkwai #nature #love #info #olifant #olifanten #elefant #elefante #stopwildlifeentertainment #respectwildlife #connectrespectprotect #ethical #conservation #ecotourism #sustainability #volunteerabroad #worldanimalprotection #observationonly #lookdonttouch #protectelephants #responsibletravel #elephantawareness #dodo

A volunteer wrote this beautiful song for our sanctuary 🐘✨ thank you! #somboonlegacyfoundation #stopwildlifeentertainment #respectwildlife #protectelephants

Kham Phaeng is loving the bamboo fields 😍 #somboonlegacyfoundation #handsoffelephants #thelegacyriverkwairesort #kanchanaburi #thailand #asia #elephants #sanctuary #wildlife #riverkwai #nature #love #info #olifant #olifanten #elefant #elefante #stopwildlifeentertainment #respectwildlife #connectrespectprotect #ethical #conservation #ecotourism #sustainability #volunteerabroad #worldanimalprotection #observationonly #lookdonttouch #protectelephants #responsibletravel #elephantawareness #dodo

When visiting Thailand, choose an hands-off experience! 🐘🇹🇭Come to visit us! #elephantsanctuary #visitthailand #animalrights #connectrespectprotect #somboonlegacyfoundation #speakforthosewhohavenovoice

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SOMBOON LEGACY

Sawasdee kha 🙏 and welcome to SOMBOON LEGACY FOUNDATION! We are a newly opened completely HANDS-OFF non-profit elephant sanctuary that is located 30 minutes outside of Kanchanaburi and approximately 3 hours from Bangkok. We take care of old, ill, handicapped and rescued elephants. Together with the Legacy River Kwai Resort, we create a space where our elephants can walk freely in nature and aren’t forced to participate in any activities that cause stress or harm to them.

Elephants are wild animals and not for our entertainment. Here at SOMBOON LEGACY FOUNDATION, we strongly believe in observing them in their natural habitat and respecting their personal space by not engaging in any physical contact. The well-being of our elephants Malee and Kammoon is our top priority. The sensitive old ladies are over 60 years old and have been a team for over 20 years, gently looking after each other. Somboon was the third of the “Three Musketeers” who passed away a few years back. In honour of her beautiful spirit, we dedicate this organization to her. It’s time to make a real change, we are going to make a difference! Visit our website for more information: www.somboonlegacy.org