Mahout Biographys - Gallabay

Basic Information

Mahout for	Mana
Date of Birth	Unknown date, 1995
Mother	Nehchuh
Father	Eelah
Brothers	Gamon, Veesoot
Birthplace	Hospital in Khun Yuam

Biography

Galabay, the newest mahout, grew up in a neighboring Karen village. He went to school there until age 12 and then worked on his family’s dairy farm. He moved here in 2012 (at age 17) when his father, an elephant trainer who has connections in Huay Pakoot, heard that there was an open mahout position with Mana. Galabay’s family does not own elephants nor had he ever worked with them before coming to Huay Pakoot. However, despite Galabay’s lack of experience with elephants, Reerah (Mana’s previous mahout) was able to teach Galabay the skills he needed in order to assume the role of Mana’s mahout. Galabay has never been outside of Thailand and does not plan on leaving the village, as he enjoys his job and the simple life here. In his free time, Galabay enjoys watching TV. He describes himself as quiet, pensive, and helpful.

Fun Facts

Dream Job	Elephant trainer
Favorite thing about being a mahout	Riding the elephants
Knowledge about medicinal plants	No

Mahout Biographys - Gallabay