NOTE: Tom is currently in Thailand until July
In this world of instant communication, no limits travel, fast food, a global economy, and a great abundance of all consumables, at least for those of us who have unfettered access to it in our country, it’s hard to imagine that in a small corner of the world in Thailand, a man is struggling to make ends meet for his new family, to keep his late wife’s dream alive, and to keep his four elephants healthy and content until the end of their natural lives. I had the honor of meeting this man in December 2007 when I visited the Elephants and Friends Rescue Camp near the little village of Nonghoi, Thailand.


