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meals, a night's lodging in a well-equipped wood-and-bamboo bungalow and another
night at a jungle camp, plus a general introduction to elephant care and training.
All proceeds from the entrance fee and souvenir shops go to the elephant hospital on-
site, which cares for old, abandoned and sick elephants from all over Thailand, as well as
working for the preservation of elephants through various research and breeding pro-
grams.
FAE's Elephant Hospital
(Friends of the Asian Elephant; 08 1914 6113; www.elephant-soraida.com ; off Rte 11; admission by donation;
8am-5pm) Located next door to the TECC (but not affiliated) is this hospital, which claims
to be the first of its kind in the world. In June 2008 the centre reached another first when it
successfully provided an elephant with a prosthetic leg. Although visitors are appreciated
and provided for, keep in mind that this is a functioning medical facility: there are no
guided tours and certainly no elephant art. Donations are greatly appreciated.
ELEPHANT HOSPITAL
Sleeping & Eating
In addition to accommodation, there are three restaurants on the TECC grounds.
Homestay
( 0 5482 9333; TECC; 500B; ) Those enrolled in the TECC's multiday homestay programs
live and eat with a mahout at these basic fan-cooled bungalows; accommodation and food
are included in the price of tuition. Rooms - exclusive of meals - are also available for
non-students.
HOTEL $
Chang Thai Resort
( 0 5482 9338; changthairesort@gmail.com; TECC; bungalows 1000-1500B; ) The TECC's one- and
two-room bungalows are modern and comfortable, and a stay allows free admission to
elephant shows.
RESORT $$
Getting There & Away
Both facilities can be reached by Chiang Mai-bound minivan bus or sŏrng·tăa·ou (30B to
70B, 40 minutes) from Lampang's bus station. Let the driver know where you are headed
and get off at the Km 37 marker. TECC is 1.5km from the highway, and shuttle buses will
take you inside. Alternatively, you can charter a blue sŏrng·tăa·ou for 600B at Lampang's
bus station or a taxi for about 1000B.
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