Elephant Hills elephant sanctuary employs around 150 staff, including management, tour guides, drivers, bar staff, paddle men, maintenance workers, housekeepers, office staff and, of course, our mahouts. Since all of them contribute a great deal to making your Elephant Hills elephant jungle park experience as enjoyable and memorable as possible, we would like to dedicate this page to our hard working employees and introduce those persons to you you are most likely to be in touch with and might meet in person before, during and after your Khao Sok national park adventure.
In case you would like to get in touch with any of our team members, please simply email us to booking@elephanthills.com, and state in the headline who we may forward your message to.
Your Tour Guides
Kong
Miss Prakong Maikeaw started working at Elephant Hills nineteen years ago .She is from the Phatthalung province in Southern Thailand and has a Bachelor degree with a major in tourism. Kong loves to listen to the “Jungle Music”, the sounds from the animals around our camps, such as cicadas, gibbons and birds. Her favorite activity is to kayak at the lake. It is so peaceful and quiet and you never know which kind of animal you might see.
Sam
Sompong Kongchuan, who’s nickname is Sam, comes from the Trang province in the Southof Thailand. He started working at Elephant Hills fourteen years ago after finishing his Bachelor degree with a major in tourism. After formerly having been a hunter, he is the perfect wildlife spotter, and came to realize that animals are so much cooler as long as they are alive. Sam will be able to show you and explain to you the most amazing things found in the nature which surrounds our camps.
Saow
Miss Supreeya Sanson, or Saow, as guests call her, comes from the Songkhla province in the South of Thailand. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree at Prince of Songkla University in Trang in Tourism Management, Saow started working at Elephant Hills ten years ago
The driving force behind her decision was to further develop her English skills, while presenting the miracoulous nature of Khao Sok to her guests.
Despite being lively and talkative, Saow also enjoys the silence of the forest. And she would love to see you fall in love with it as well.
Pang Pond
In case Kittiya Rartniyoum is too hard to remember, you may call this lady Pang Pond.
After growing up in the Yala province, she successfully studied Social Science and Tourism at the Songkla Rajabhat University. She started working at Elephant Hills ten years ago
, as she is very keen to further improve her English, and learn about new countries and cultures.
Pang Pond has never been in such close contact with nature before coming to Khao Sok, but admits it absolutely relaxes her. And it will relax you, too...
Ing
Ing’s given name is Saipirun Rakkhao, “Saipirun” means “rain”, testament to it being a rainy season when she was born. She started working at Elephant Hills eight years ago
She comes from Satun province in the South of Thailand and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management from Prince of Songkla University (Trang Campus).
Ing is an only child, but you’d never guess it! She is friendly, gets along with everybody and is a great conversationalist. Ing has a passion for nature and animals; she has a much loved dog at home, named Jinny.
Ing enjoys cooking in her free time and likes an early morning bike ride as she says that not only is it a great way to exercise, its the perfect start to the day as it’s very peaceful and the mountains in Khao Sok are the most beautiful mountains that she’s ever seen.
Tom Tam
If Thitiporn Nonsai is a little difficult to remember, you can simply call her Tomtam..Tomtam is a cheerful and positive tour guide who loves making people feel welcome. She has been part of Elephant Hills for a total of seven years and enjoys meeting people from around the world, sharing local stories, and creating unforgettable memories for her guests.
Her favourite part of the tour is Takuapa (JS4), where visitors can disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature. Tomtam believes Elephant Hills is the perfect place to relax, as every detail is already taken care of, allowing guests to simply enjoy the experience.
Ya Ya
Siriporn Toyeehla, or simply Yaya, has been part of Elephant Hills for four years. As a friendly, kind, and calm tour guide, she enjoys meeting new people, exchanging experiences, and sharing the stories and culture of Thailand with visitors from around the world.
Her favourite moments on the tour are spending time with the elephants and cooking in the jungle. Yaya believes Elephant Hills is the perfect destination for anyone who loves nature and animals.
Chief
Phimolpat Poprayoon, or simply Chief, has been part of Elephant Hills for four years. Straightforward, approachable, and always wearing a smile, she enjoys meeting people from around the world and embraces the unexpected challenges that make every day different.
Her favourite parts of the tour are spending time with the elephants and staying overnight at the lake, where she can fully appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and stunning scenery. Chief believes Elephant Hills offers more than just a holiday – it’s an opportunity to experience nature responsibly, connect with wildlife, and create unforgettable memories.
Deen
whose full name is Nurudeen Yongyuangkong, has been part of Elephant Hills for three years. Cheerful, easy-going, and always ready to make people laugh, he enjoys spending time with children and creating a fun atmosphere for his guests.
He loves learning new things every day through the people he meets and the questions they ask. His favourite part of the tour is being surrounded by nature and appreciating the beauty of the world around us. Deen believes Elephant Hills is the perfect destination for anyone who wants to experience elephants behaving naturally, enjoy beautiful scenery, and take part in unforgettable outdoor adventure.
