Caught In The Moment, featuring naturalist Vanessa Garnick and wildlife filmmaker Tristan Bayer, is a ten-part series focusing on conservation programs throughout the world. During June 2006, this Animal Planet team spent time with Lek at Elephant Nature Park and learned about the challenges facing Thailand's gentle giants. [Learn more]

In 2005, Time Magazine recognized Lek for her work as an activist and named her a Hero of Asia. [Learn more]

National Public Radio (NPR) reporter Christina Russo visited Elephant Nature Park in mid-2006. Listen to her report for NPR which describes Lek's lifelong work, the obstacles she has faced, and her hope for the future. [Learn more] (RealAudio format)

Filmed over the course of six months, Vanishing Giants shows the plight of the Asian elephant in Thailand and the work Lek is doing to ensure their survival. Created by National Geographic journalist Jennifer Hile, Vanishing Giants won the Genesis Award in 2003. [Learn more] (Flash Video format)

While filming Vanishing Giants, National Geographic journalist Jennifer Hile experienced life at Elephant Haven. In doing so, she learned about the plight of the Asian elephant in Thailand and the need for greater protection rights for the gentle giants. [Learn more]

National Geographic helped educate the world about the pajaan, a centuries old training ritual used to "break" baby elephants and make them submissive to their owners. Join National Geographic journalist Jennifer Hile as she learns more about the pajaan and the positive reinforcement training Lek advocates for in its place. [Learn more]

Produced by Rattle the Cage Productions and released in October 2006, Tim Gorski visited Elephant Nature Park in May 2005 to create The Elephant Lady. This nine-minute film explains some of the tragedies elephants in Thailand face and what Lek is doing in response. For potential visitors and volunteers, this film is also a sneak peek into life at the Park. [Learn more] (Flash Video format)

The Humane Society of the United States recognized Lek and National Geographic journalist Jennifer Hile with the Genesis Award for the documentary Vanishing Giants. Aired on Animal Planet, Lek was honored with a standing ovation during the award ceremony. [Learn more]

Written in Spanish for the Mexican edition of Reader's Digest, La Mujer que Salva Gigantes ("The Woman Who Saves Giants") is a touching look at the relationship between Lek and her first elephant, Tongkum or Golden One. As a gift to her grandfather when she was still a young girl, Lek's relationship with Tongkum was not only magical, it also shaped who she is today. [Learn more]

In an interview with The Nation, Lek talks about the positive impact the volunteer program at Elephant Nature Park has had on the work she is doing to help save the Asian elephant, as well as her future dream for elephants in Thailand. [Learn more]

The Nation takes a closer look at volunteer opportunities in Thailand, including several interviews with Elephant Nature Park volunteers. Explaining the benefits of volunteerism and detailing Park life, this article is a great read for prospective volunteers. [Learn more]

The Chiang Mai Mail, Chiang Mai's first English newspaper, featured Lek and her work saving previously abused and neglected elephants in its July 2006 edition. [Learn more]

Jennifer Hile, this time writing for Grist (a non-profit online magazine which supports independent environmental journalism), visited Myanmar with Lek in 2005 to witness the lives of elephants in this troubled country. [Learn more]

Writing for Christianity Today in February 2006, David Neff explains how although Lek's nickname means "small" in Thai, her heart and her mission are grand in scale. [Learn more]

In an article for JourneyBeyondTravel, contributor Philip Sen writes about life at Elephant Nature Park, the contrast between it and traditional elephant tourist spots, and how volunteers are making a difference. [Learn more]

From 2001, this article in the PAWS (Performing Animal Welfare Society) newsletter introduces its members to Lek's work and her goals to increase protection rights for Asian elephants in Thailand. [Link no longer available] (PDF format)