Reunited With My Elephant After Years Apart 🇹🇭 (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @samsularefin7682
    @samsularefin7682 9 місяців тому +28

    Honestly not sure why I'm crying after seeing this. We love you two and love watching your videos...but this one was something else. When the camera zoomed on Pangwat's eyes, i couldn't hold on to my tears. Thanks for sharing this amazing experience guys. I know where we are going when we visit Chian Mai. Love from Bangladesh

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for leaving this comment for us so we know our stories carry purpose and impact on others like yourself. We're sure Pangwat will be very happy to know someone is going all the way there to meet her 😊

  • @coryudon3350
    @coryudon3350 9 місяців тому +24

    I swear I am not crying 😭😭😭😭. I love elephants so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      Aww..they are truly gentle giants 😊

  • @ErikBlair
    @ErikBlair 9 місяців тому +11

    The freckles on Pangwat's trunk seem to form the shape of a heart.

  • @evelyncsaba8412
    @evelyncsaba8412 5 місяців тому +1

    WOW❣️I’m so touched by your beautiful reunion with Pangwat❤️Flora, noticed Pangwat’s eyes, animals have a soul…😍

  • @johngagne986
    @johngagne986 9 місяців тому +9

    Cory I can not say the same! Flora and Note often bring me to a place of joy that I have top wipe tears from my eyes. Just beyond words. Thank you my friends. I will be sure to visit Pangwat and bring her your love.

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      We owe you a box of tissues for all the tears you've shed 😝 Thank you John.

    • @johngagne986
      @johngagne986 9 місяців тому

      @@FloraandNote LOL. Its ok. I've been using my shirt sleeve and this old thing needs to spend time at the laundry anyway! 😂

  • @alwynho
    @alwynho 7 місяців тому +1

    The caretakers are really taking good of her and so did we when we visited the Sanctuary to see her. Thank you Note for the recommendation and for us meet your sister and playing with her.

  • @leeleng1458
    @leeleng1458 9 місяців тому +1

    Elephants have good memories so for sure Pangwat will recognize Note.
    This kind of video is the main reason why I never miss any of yours.
    Thanks!

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Lee 😍 We'll keep at it!

  • @CatandKenneth
    @CatandKenneth 4 місяці тому

    What a beautiful and lovely episode. ❤❤❤

  • @drymoper2234
    @drymoper2234 9 місяців тому

    Elephant have the longest memories....she eill remember you even if its like 10 years ago ......like they say ...elephant never forgets ❤

  • @shawnmark7899
    @shawnmark7899 9 місяців тому +3

    So lovely! Must be so emotional for Note when he saw Pangwat! Love this video!

  • @jacquelinewade5283
    @jacquelinewade5283 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful, I shall make sure I come here when I visit Thailand... Tears in my eyes now ❤

  • @desolator108
    @desolator108 8 місяців тому

    wow truly amazing creatures. Gentle Giants, but definitely deserves our respect

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 9 місяців тому +4

    A beautiful area - Chiang Mai has so much more than we generally see - The elephant interaction tour was excellent - Thanks for taking us along 😃✔️👋👌👍🙏

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      We agree, Chiang Mai city itself is lovely but there's a lot to see in the outer districts like Mae Taeng, Chiang Dao, Mae Rim, Mae Wang etc...

  • @sshetty9683
    @sshetty9683 5 місяців тому

    Very awesome

  • @robertxerri134
    @robertxerri134 9 місяців тому +3

    Glad you are supporting a humane elephant preserve that doesn't shackle the animals. BTW, Note - you look much more relaxed driving now. Smart choice of reliable cars.

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      Good ol' Richard does the job! But slightly less exciting when things always go as planned haha

  • @doublen9715
    @doublen9715 9 місяців тому +2

    Sawatdeekaaa 🎉🎉
    Do you remember me ❤
    I'm photographer at the Kanta elephant sanctuary 😍😍
    Nice to meet you again 😊😊

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      Yes we do! Hope you enjoyed watching our experience at Kanta. It's a lovely place and we're so happy to see Pangwat living a good life there 😀

  • @DominicHalsey-du2cr
    @DominicHalsey-du2cr 9 місяців тому +3

    That is such a beautiful Elephant. Flora and Note I love how you both always show the beauty and nature of every Thai city you both visit. I hope ican meet you both in Thailand this May.

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you Dominic! Glad to hear you're going to Thailand this May. Which cities are you visiting?

    • @DominicHalsey-du2cr
      @DominicHalsey-du2cr 9 місяців тому

      @@FloraandNote Bangkok and some other cities. Hope to have a good vacation in Thailand.

  • @cocomenvlog
    @cocomenvlog 9 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful countryside scenes 😊😊😊, nice video guys 😊

  • @billydong9640
    @billydong9640 9 місяців тому

    That Sunrise right at the beginning brings smiles back to my face .. just like it down south in the Pakse region of Laos after a night of Lightning strikes throughout the night .. then the blast of fresh clean air 🤗☺️. Thank you for the memories of the Elephant farms as well🙏🙏 Pangwat is such a cutie pie 🥰

    • @billydong9640
      @billydong9640 9 місяців тому

      Road Tripppppp… 🖐️ Calling Shotgun 😉😂. That would be so kewl 🙏🙏

  • @EarthCamper
    @EarthCamper 9 місяців тому +2

    Really nice to meet ur childhood friend pangwat

  • @IanChav
    @IanChav 9 місяців тому +6

    4am in Calgary but I always wait for you guys. Normally I watch, then comment the next day. This time I'll comment instantly.
    I love your sister/Pangwat. The elephant sanctuary looks like so much fun.
    Chiang Mai looks amazing. Love you guys. Go Young Rice, lol

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      You watch us at 4am? Now I feel bad for making you watch all the food videos at that hour 😅 Thanks for tuning in Ian!

    • @IanChav
      @IanChav 9 місяців тому

      @@FloraandNote I wait for your episode like I do TV shows, You guys are so fun to watch and make me smile.
      This just means you get two views per episode. I go back and check you old ones again too, even though I've already watch them all.
      Keep making videos, they make us smile.

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 9 місяців тому +2

    I love to have a house in the rural rice field someday. Watching the sunrise over the greenery…….❤❤

  • @sgraham005
    @sgraham005 9 місяців тому +1

    A great episode. Glad you are back to Flora & Note in Thailand formula..You guys are great. Note's mom's Elephant seems very healthy. Sure Note's mom misses her. PS Don't let Note buy another "special project" vehicle. 555

  • @martinakrook
    @martinakrook 9 місяців тому +1

    Another great video, thanks! I've never seen anyone having had an elephant before, so cool. And she seemed like the sweetest animal ever. And what a fun idea with the group trip, sounds really exciting : )

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      It was so nice to see that she's happy and healthy in her forever home now 😊

  • @julienrocher1
    @julienrocher1 9 місяців тому +1

    I have watched a lot of Thai videos and yours is definitely the best. The photography is outstanding and I feel the things you do too. Take care and thanks for everything.

  • @jo7th
    @jo7th 9 місяців тому +1

    ❤this episode and the chance for you to reconnect with Pangwat- super interesting info on the elephants as well xx safe travels

  • @sharonjacob4469
    @sharonjacob4469 9 місяців тому +1

    Flora is righf…..nature is amazing!!

  • @Cottoncandy17890
    @Cottoncandy17890 9 місяців тому +2

    Aww so sweet video!!! Panwaa Is super cute ❤❤❤ keep it up guys 🌈🌻🏵️💛💕

  • @koisaechao1
    @koisaechao1 9 місяців тому +1

    Note and Flora, wonderful video. I love your sister elephant. I will go see her when I to visit Chiang Mai.

  • @kalyasiri
    @kalyasiri 9 місяців тому

    Touching story...I did go to Maeteng few years ago with 2 Thai friends when a holy monk Parinibana ( Passed away) ..the monk i respected so much. I didn't know any elephant sanctuary... Maybe next time I will stop over ...

  • @carleto9597
    @carleto9597 9 місяців тому +1

    Another good elephant sanctuary your at, I was way up north of Chiang Mai to a different elephant sanctuary was very good too. So enjoy your past and now revisit to Chiang Mai. Take care

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      It's definitely easier to find a ethical sanctuary in Chiang Mai than some of the other cities in Thailand.

  • @cheryll8008
    @cheryll8008 9 місяців тому +1

    The elephants are beautiful

  • @H_Aekkapong
    @H_Aekkapong 9 місяців тому

    Note นายมันสุด 😊

  • @jeya2809
    @jeya2809 9 місяців тому

    I have been to a elephant santuary in sri lanka and memories came from that trip. They also made paper from the poo of the elephants. Enjoyed the bonding. Thanks for the content. Keep enjoying your thai exploration ❤

  • @RobRodin
    @RobRodin 9 місяців тому

    What a moving and informative video. The smile on Notes' face when he saw his childhood friend brought a tear to my eye.So nice of him to Facetime with Mom what a great son. 😇This place will be on my list for my next trip to Chiang Mai. When Note picked up the elephant poop I was like what is he going to do with that? Too Funny. Thanks for making my day #ElephantLove

  • @kathleenhui3665
    @kathleenhui3665 9 місяців тому +2

    Happy Chinese New Year! Great to see you visiting your sister again, Pangwa,👍

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      Happy Chinese New Year! 😊😊😊

  • @messex-australia9700
    @messex-australia9700 9 місяців тому +1

    Looks so good. Elephant's are amazing creatures. Hopefully, I will be back to Thailand next year, and i hope to see chaing mai.

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      That sounds like a great plan! We love Chiang Mai especially in the winter season :)

  • @MO2zz
    @MO2zz 9 місяців тому +1

    And another great rom-com episode 😍.

  • @antandshell
    @antandshell 9 місяців тому

    They are so close to God❤

  • @MancTraveller
    @MancTraveller 9 місяців тому

    This was awesome and very emotional

  • @jnk3775
    @jnk3775 9 місяців тому +1

    So exited to join the journey with you. God bless you both. I enjoy it.

  • @LethalLee666
    @LethalLee666 9 місяців тому

    such a beautiful video guys loved the elephants

  • @dianev113
    @dianev113 9 місяців тому

    I have been to Chiang Mai 3 times. This was a wonderful video!! I think Note your sister was so distracted by so many people that it may have seemed she did not remember you. I have heard elephants do not forget. 🙏😊🐘 26:08

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      It's also hard to tell because she is so gentle and kind with everyone. But as long as she's happy and healthy, we're happy too 😊

  • @อิสริยาวดีบุญเจริญ

    PangWat 🐘❤ 👨Note

  • @MichMichMe
    @MichMichMe 9 місяців тому +1

    So sweeeeet! ❤❤❤

  • @SinikanIsThai
    @SinikanIsThai 9 місяців тому +1

    I love elephant

  • @susanspence3029
    @susanspence3029 9 місяців тому

    So special!

  • @naugarip
    @naugarip 9 місяців тому

    ปานวาดน่ารักมากเลย ดีใจที่คุณโน๊ตได้เจอน้องสาวอีก ตลกที่จนท.บอกว่าช้างตัวผู้ไม่ชอบอยู่ใต้อาณัติผู้หญิง ไม่เหมือนคน 555

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video....very interesting and informative.....enjoyed watching it. Thanks a bunch for sharing, Flora & Note. Wishing you both a happy Chinese New Year "Kong Hei Fatt Choy"

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      Kong Hei Fatt Choy to you too :) Wish you good health and abundance in the new year!

    • @chaw294
      @chaw294 9 місяців тому

      @@FloraandNote Thank you very much.

  • @chesterphung1143
    @chesterphung1143 9 місяців тому

    Happy new year to flora and note well done.❤🎉😮

  • @RealityTrek420
    @RealityTrek420 8 місяців тому

    How did you shoot the sequence at 4:19? I still find it fascinating that only two of you film these shots while on the expedition. It's just great film work.

  • @susam4991
    @susam4991 9 місяців тому

    Enjoyed All your vloggs with Rocket and in Chang mai. Gonna watch this one now. Always Love watching You guys. Love You both

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! We are getting some work done on Rocket now...we'll see how it goes 😅

    • @susam4991
      @susam4991 9 місяців тому

      @FloraandNote Hope He will be back on the Road soon. Yourl are so much fun and I wait to see ur new adventures. Lots of ❤️

  • @AnonyAlph
    @AnonyAlph 9 місяців тому +1

    Yours guy look so happy, I hope your happiness forever.

  • @Ko_Ramy
    @Ko_Ramy 4 місяці тому

    Hello,
    I am interested in the group trip but I couldn't find the survey questions link in the description. Please let me know if it is still open to join. Thank you. Love the channel!

  • @paulinetan781
    @paulinetan781 9 місяців тому

    thanks for including prices in yr video. very useful.

  • @ขันทนาสุนทนาไล

    สวยงาม

  • @WENG0407
    @WENG0407 8 місяців тому

    Can you share your story witg Pangwat.... Please share. How did it end up living with you?

  • @hukshot
    @hukshot 9 місяців тому

    best travel vlog.

  • @deirdreseagar2174
    @deirdreseagar2174 9 місяців тому

    Thanks I learned how to open a coconut. Cheers.

  • @watpuvinkulkarntawat9939
    @watpuvinkulkarntawat9939 9 місяців тому

    Fun fact, Thai elephants like to be call P Yai’ or Por Yai’ then follow by their name. It means big brother or big father, they like to hear us showing respect to them. People only call only elephants name to baby elephants.

  • @SuzanneForeman-w2v
    @SuzanneForeman-w2v 4 місяці тому

    Is the trip still planned?

  • @p1ayg01fk.t.2
    @p1ayg01fk.t.2 9 місяців тому

    long time no see

  • @somchaisakulkoo889
    @somchaisakulkoo889 9 місяців тому

    Her name is Panward not Pungwat in Thai - ปานวาด = as painting.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 9 місяців тому

    Now I know how to cut coconut

  • @prasadmankar7650
    @prasadmankar7650 9 місяців тому

    At suvarnabhum airport I've seen coconut selling for as high as 250 thb XD

  • @H.Witcher
    @H.Witcher 9 місяців тому

    Lol, one fibre ball for each but two for Pangwat.

  • @ronbeaubien
    @ronbeaubien 9 місяців тому

    So, does that mean that Note's family are from the Karen ethnic group in Thailand?
    I've read that members of the Karen tribe in Northern Thailand have long been the main handlers / caretakers of the elephants in the country.

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      No he’s not related to the Karen tribe. His family is from Esan (northeastern Thailand) and moved to the North to live and work.

  • @danauyeta563
    @danauyeta563 9 місяців тому

    Will you go to Pai?

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      Not this trip but we went there last year and made a video there 😊

  • @Khamlamaloon
    @Khamlamaloon 9 місяців тому

    ขอโทษนะครับ คุณพี่ผู้ชายเป็นคนประเทศอะไรหรือครับ

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому +1

      We’re from Canada but Note is Thai and I’m from Hong Kong 😊

  • @ptkchiu
    @ptkchiu 9 місяців тому

    Definitely remember Note telling me on numerous occasions that he had elephants... and now reunited! It's a full circle story, so glad Pangwat is living her best life!

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      He used the same pick up line on you? 😂

  • @jiatong8803
    @jiatong8803 9 місяців тому

    ร้อนไหมครับที่เชียงใหม่

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      It’s not hot right now but smokey season is starting soon. It was lovely from Nov till now though.

  • @kathleenhui3665
    @kathleenhui3665 9 місяців тому

    I would love to travel to Malaysia next time 😉😃

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  9 місяців тому

      We'll try to make that happen 😉

  • @ethanlee7125
    @ethanlee7125 9 місяців тому

    Did Pangwat ever have any babies? Where's the teeth? Haha

  • @santsuma
    @santsuma 7 місяців тому

    @ 20:14 the care taker says male elephants like to be alone because the herd leaders are female and they don't likle to be under a female leader, UNLIKE HUMANS...LOL!