Sai Yok National Park updates on the condition of the lost wild elephant calf, reporting improvement in wounds around the mouth and under the trunk. The calf drinks 7,600 milliliters of powdered milk, showing satisfactory progress. It has begun showing more interest in its surroundings and follows its caretaker. Veterinary staff continue to monitor diarrhea and urine alongside wound treatment.
On 2 Aug 2026, Sai Yok National Park, under Protected Area Regional Office 3 (Ban Pong), reported progress in the care and treatment of the lost wild female elephant calf, approximately one week old. Veterinary and staff teams continuously conducted thorough physical health checks and treatment on-site.
Initial data previously presented showed the calf weighs 62.8 kilograms, with front leg to shoulder height of 64 centimeters, body length from shoulder to tail base of 64 centimeters, chest circumference 100 centimeters, front leg circumference 38 centimeters, rear leg circumference 34 centimeters, trunk length 30 centimeters, tail length 40 centimeters, and ear width 15 centimeters.
Additionally, veterinarians counted the nails: the left and right front feet each have five nails, while the left and right rear feet have four nails each. The veterinary team noted that the calf's body size is smaller than average newborn elephants, which typically weigh between 70-80 kilograms or more.
Regarding the calf’s health on 2 Aug, wounds in the mouth and under the trunk showed improvement with decreasing inflammation. The veterinary team performed wound care on the navel, mouth, and trunk twice daily, morning and evening. However, the calf still experiences diarrhea without a foul smell and has dark-colored urine, which veterinarians are monitoring closely. Since 1 Aug 2026, over 24 hours, the calf has consumed a total of 7,600 milliliters of powdered milk, a satisfactory amount.
Behaviorally, the calf is increasingly attentive to its surroundings, able to walk and follow the caretaker and veterinary team well. It sleeps in cycles of 2-3 hours before waking to feed on schedule. Caretakers regularly wipe the calf’s skin with turmeric and galangal water morning and evening to reduce inflammation and prevent skin infections.
Mr. Peer Puangmali, head of Sai Yok National Park, stated that the veterinary and related teams will continue symptomatic treatment and monitor test results to plan appropriate medication and adjust the calf's medical nutrition according to its physical condition. Dr. Phattharaphon Maneeon, head of the Wildlife Health Management Division, Wildlife Conservation Office, is personally overseeing the calf’s care and condition closely.
Next steps include continued monitoring of diarrhea and urine characteristics alongside wound care and hygiene according to the established schedule. Progress updates will be provided regularly to the public and media to encourage collective support for the calf’s recovery and eventual return to normal life in the wild.
Reporters noted that tomorrow (3 Aug 2026), Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchat Chomklin is scheduled to visit Sai Yok National Park to inspect the care of the lost wild elephant calf.