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SAKSURIN’ was a present presented by royal family of Thailand. It was a diplomatic deal done with Sri Lanka government and Thailand before 20 years earlier. In that time Saksurin was 10 years old. After he was received to Sri Lanka, he was offered to ‘KANDAWIHARA’ temple located in Aluthgama and stewardship taken from temple. then Saksurin was renames as ‘MUTHURAAJA’ means the pearl king.
Few years before he was injured and ill, then in 2020 an animal rescue organization announced to the world about his injured and neglect of temple. Then Saksurin transfer to Dehiwal Zoo and begin the special treats with local and Thai Veterinary surgeon. But unfortunately it was unsuccessful effort.so Thai Government decide to take back this elephant to his country to treat and as that he was taken to Thailand on 02nd of July 2023. In the first few days, he has been gradually getting converted to the environment, and it was reported that Thai Government has announced to the local media that they have no intention of returning him to Sri Lanka
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