GVI Thailand Chiang Mai

07/03/2025

When we camp we go on a night hike in that area, to try and see some snakes… we were lucky this week! 🐍

And to make it even better, we cook over a fire, wake up to a beautiful sunrise and go on a gibbon survey! 🐒

06/03/2025

It’s safe to say Rambo’s mud shower the other day was enjoyable! 😂

What do you think? We think that’s a happy elephant! 🙌🏻

05/03/2025

Lulu really brings ‘happy elephant’ to life 🤩

She’s surrounded by food and the sun’s out… we’re happy that she’s happy 🥰

03/03/2025

It’s been a great month full of projects and anniversaries! 🌿

Have a read to see what’s been happening…

28/02/2025

Important question time!❓

What’s your favourite gibbon memory from the village? 🐒

27/02/2025

Pu Noy has improved a lot within the last year, being in the forest 🌳

He’s a great example of the benefits for being at home in the forest, learning how to forage and not relying on his mahout as much ☺️

25/02/2025

24/02/2025

Bundhi may not always elephant… but he sure looks good either way! 😂

What’s your favourite Bundhi moment?

21/02/2025

Lulu and her mahout, Thanapol, have been together for 7 years now and they have a lovely bond 🥰

Swipe to see her giving Thanapol a little hug! 🤗

20/02/2025

What’s the best word to describe Boluwan and Patti Toonya? 🤔

We think ‘majestic’ ✨

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19/02/2025

We love night hikes down the river! We always seem fortunate with our snake sightings 👀

What species do you think the snakes are? 🐍

⚠️ Spider warning on the fourth slide!

17/02/2025

Dambo has reintegrated so well into the forest! 🌳

You can find him with his head in a bamboo tree! 😂

14/02/2025

Depending on the season, elephants may appear to have different toned skin… why? 🤔

During and just after rainy season there’s usually a layer or mud and water on them, which make them appear less grey and more brown! 🐘

13/02/2025

The family of gibbons that live around the caves, have the largest territory that we survey…

So it’s exciting when we get to see them swinging through the trees and resting in bamboo 🐒

Did you know it’s unusual for gibbons to swing in bamboo? 🤔

12/02/2025

One of our camping spots has the best view of the sunset over the village 🥰

And to make it better, we cook over a fire, wake up to a beautiful sunrise and go on a gibbon survey! 🐒

11/02/2025

We love a Boluwan hike!

He’s so comfortable in the forest, we’re often playing hide and seek 😂

10/02/2025

Bundhi… elephant or dog? 🤔

Being at home in the forest means he can do whatever he wants, which often is having a lie down! 😂