Friends of the Asian Elephant Foundation has obtained permission from the Royal Forest Department to carry out operations for public benefit within the National Forest Reserve of Mae Yao. The property is located here in Tambon Viengtan, Hangchat District, Lampang Province, Thailand. According to legislation concerning forestry activities, this site is officially the location of the elephant hospital of Friends of the Asian Elephant Foundation. The plot of land covers 29 ‘rai’ and 40 square ‘wa’.

The second contract begins on 7 November 2021 and extends until 6 November 2051.