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AI In-brief 10 Sept 12:49

A heavy and long problem for Sak Surin

Sak Surin, a 30-year-old elephant rescued from Sri Lanka, is experiencing severe difficulties due to his long, heavy tusks that nearly touch the ground.
Veterinarians at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre are concerned about the immense strain the tusks place on his neck, forcing him to walk with his head lowered and significantly impacting his daily life.
The veterinary team is consulting experts to explore trimming or filing down his tusks to reduce their weight and length, aiming to improve his well-being.
Sak Surin's plight gained international attention in mid-2022, leading to his repatriation to Thailand in July last year after reports of his ailing health in Sri Lanka.

AI In-brief Yesterday 18:40

Public donations totaling ฿815 million to the 'Do Good Foundation' were largely diverted, with ฿527 million allegedly misused for personal gain.
Investigations reveal funds were transferred from foundation accounts to private accounts of Panadda Wongphudee and her husband, Atip, used for luxury items, investments, and property like a Phuket pool villa.
Police traced contractor payments for the pool villa, finding ฿99 million transferred back to the suspects' accounts, while the foundation also failed to submit legally required annual financial statements.
Panadda and Atip, who leveraged their public image to solicit donations, deny all charges; Atip's bail was rejected, and Panadda agreed to be held on remand.

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