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Cup Elephant Polo Tournament to raise awareness of
and money for the initiative.
Elsewhere in Thailand, baby turtles are nurtured by
the Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation. The charity
was launched with a donation of US$45,000 from JW
Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa and the Minor Hotel
Group, who focus on providing a safe environment for
the hatching season (November to February) as well as
rehabilitating turtles injured by fishing boats. For those
looking for a more hands-on experience, guests can get
involved with releasing three-month-old turtles back
into the wild at Banyan Tree’s Bintan property. Q
OCTOBER 2017