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

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  • @samsularefin7682
    @samsularefin7682 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww..they are truly gentle giants 😊

  • @ErikBlair
    @ErikBlair ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @johngagne986
    @johngagne986 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @johngagne986
      @johngagne986 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @joandominique5171
    @joandominique5171 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank u for sharing this very special encounter, i was totally cutting onions while watching it 🥹

  • @evelyncsaba8412
    @evelyncsaba8412 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @tomcarter9364
    @tomcarter9364 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Crying when you met your friend. Loved this episode!

  • @alwynho
    @alwynho 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @drymoper2234
    @drymoper2234 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @sshetty9683
    @sshetty9683 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very awesome

  • @doublen9715
    @doublen9715 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😀

  • @IanChav
    @IanChav ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.

  • @CatandKenneth
    @CatandKenneth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful and lovely episode. ❤❤❤

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @robertxerri134
    @robertxerri134 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cocomenvlog
    @cocomenvlog ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful countryside scenes 😊😊😊, nice video guys 😊

  • @leeleng1458
    @leeleng1458 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Lee 😍 We'll keep at it!

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +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...

  • @kalyasiri
    @kalyasiri 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ...

  • @shawnmark7899
    @shawnmark7899 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @jacquelinewade5283
    @jacquelinewade5283 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @EarthCamper
    @EarthCamper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice to meet ur childhood friend pangwat

  • @desolator108
    @desolator108 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @DominicHalsey-du2cr
    @DominicHalsey-du2cr ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @DominicHalsey-du2cr
      @DominicHalsey-du2cr ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RealityTrek420
    @RealityTrek420 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @julienrocher1
    @julienrocher1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 🥰

  • @sgraham005
    @sgraham005 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @carleto9597
    @carleto9597 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jo7th
    @jo7th ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @koisaechao1
    @koisaechao1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sharonjacob4469
    @sharonjacob4469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flora is righf…..nature is amazing!!

  • @jeya2809
    @jeya2809 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 ❤

  • @kathleenhui3665
    @kathleenhui3665 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy Chinese New Year! 😊😊😊

  • @martinakrook
    @martinakrook ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Cottoncandy17890
    @Cottoncandy17890 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dianev113
    @dianev113 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว

      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 😊

  • @billydong9640
    @billydong9640 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jnk3775
    @jnk3775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cheryll8008
    @cheryll8008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The elephants are beautiful

  • @อิสริยาวดีบุญเจริญ
    @อิสริยาวดีบุญเจริญ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    PangWat 🐘❤ 👨Note

  • @messex-australia9700
    @messex-australia9700 ปีที่แล้ว +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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MO2zz
    @MO2zz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And another great rom-com episode 😍.

  • @H_Aekkapong
    @H_Aekkapong 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Note นายมันสุด 😊

  • @RobRodin
    @RobRodin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @SinikanIsThai
    @SinikanIsThai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love elephant

  • @MichMichMe
    @MichMichMe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So sweeeeet! ❤❤❤

  • @naugarip
    @naugarip 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ปานวาดน่ารักมากเลย ดีใจที่คุณโน๊ตได้เจอน้องสาวอีก ตลกที่จนท.บอกว่าช้างตัวผู้ไม่ชอบอยู่ใต้อาณัติผู้หญิง ไม่เหมือนคน 555

  • @antandshell
    @antandshell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are so close to God❤

  • @MancTraveller
    @MancTraveller 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was awesome and very emotional

  • @LethalLee666
    @LethalLee666 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    such a beautiful video guys loved the elephants

  • @chesterphung1143
    @chesterphung1143 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @WENG0407
    @WENG0407 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Ko_Ramy
    @Ko_Ramy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @susanspence3029
    @susanspence3029 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So special!

  • @paulinetan781
    @paulinetan781 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for including prices in yr video. very useful.

  • @deirdreseagar2174
    @deirdreseagar2174 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks I learned how to open a coconut. Cheers.

  • @susam4991
    @susam4991 ปีที่แล้ว

    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  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @susam4991
      @susam4991 ปีที่แล้ว

      @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 ❤️

  • @hukshot
    @hukshot ปีที่แล้ว

    best travel vlog.

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @chaw294
      @chaw294 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FloraandNote Thank you very much.

  • @AnonyAlph
    @AnonyAlph ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ขันทนาสุนทนาไล
    @ขันทนาสุนทนาไล 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    สวยงาม

  • @p1ayg01fk.t.2
    @p1ayg01fk.t.2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    long time no see

  • @SuzanneForeman-w2v
    @SuzanneForeman-w2v 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is the trip still planned?

  • @danauyeta563
    @danauyeta563 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will you go to Pai?

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @prasadmankar7650
    @prasadmankar7650 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ptkchiu
    @ptkchiu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He used the same pick up line on you? 😂

  • @watpuvinkulkarntawat9939
    @watpuvinkulkarntawat9939 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I know how to cut coconut

  • @ronbeaubien
    @ronbeaubien 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

  • @H.Witcher
    @H.Witcher ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @somchaisakulkoo889
    @somchaisakulkoo889 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jiatong8803
    @jiatong8803 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ร้อนไหมครับที่เชียงใหม่

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @kathleenhui3665
    @kathleenhui3665 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to travel to Malaysia next time 😉😃

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  ปีที่แล้ว

      We'll try to make that happen 😉

  • @Khamlamaloon
    @Khamlamaloon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ขอโทษนะครับ คุณพี่ผู้ชายเป็นคนประเทศอะไรหรือครับ

    • @FloraandNote
      @FloraandNote  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @santsuma
    @santsuma 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @ 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!

  • @ethanlee7125
    @ethanlee7125 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

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