The new enclosure was the brainchild of Khun Karnchana Silpa-archa, daughter of former PM Banharn Silpa-archa, who was sad to see Thong Bai chained to trees or posts to keep him off harm’s way due to his large stature and long tusks. With help from ThaiBev to fund the construction of the enclosure, Khun Karnchana’s dream took flight.