Khon kaen: Voices from the locals plead for understanding as three wild elephants have moved near their community, prompting concerns about safety and coexistence. Mr. Thammasit Charu, head of Phu Pha Man National Park, has been actively monitoring the situation since the elephants were detected at two significant locations in the Dong Lan Subdistrict. According to Thai News Agency, the first sighting occurred near Ban Sam Kham, Village No. 8, where a wild elephant known as "Chao Nga Chiew" was found close to a villager's field. Officials successfully guided the elephant away from the community area. Meanwhile, at Ban Sam Champa Nuea, Moo 6, two tusked elephants, including a newcomer dubbed "Chao Lon," were spotted. Officials are taking measures to block their path and encourage their return to the Pha Taem cliff area. Recently, all three elephants were found resting near Pha Taem cliff in Village No. 11, prompting officials to issue warnings to nearby residents. The situation has sparked a social media cam paign calling for a "boycott of Si Chomphu District," although villagers are quick to express their love for the elephants and their hope for peaceful coexistence. Villagers have shared their experiences, noting that the return of elephants after decades brought initial joy, with some families even planting crops to feed them. However, the rise in injuries and fatalities has shifted their focus towards finding urgent solutions for safe coexistence. One resident emphasized the importance of understanding the local way of life, highlighting that their livelihoods depend on the forest just as much as others rely on the sea.