Sri Lanka jumbos' return planned

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved a plan for Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin to visit Sri Lanka to negotiate the return of two Thai elephants due to health concerns.

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Mr Suchart announced via Facebook yesterday that he will travel to the South Asian country to oversee efforts to bring the two elephants, Pratu Pha and Sri Narong, back to Thailand, adding that Mr Anutin has approved diplomatic coordination between all relevant agencies to facilitate their return.

According to Mr Suchart, he will be accompanied by the permanent secretary of his ministry, the director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), and a team of veterinarians.