102-Year-Old Khun Yai Whin Impresses at Pathum Thani Songkran

A 102-year-old woman named "Khun Yai Whin" captured the spotlight in Pathum Thani's Songkran celebrations, drawing admiration from over 500 attendees with her ability to walk unaided. The event, focusing on honoring the elderly, was held in the Baan Klang subdistrict where traditional Thai New Year festivities took place. Activities involved sprinkling water on Buddha statues and pouring water over the hands of senior participants, in line with cultural traditions.

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Khun Yai Whin's daughter, Sak Changket, attributed her mother’s longevity to a simple diet of natural foods, such as foraged vegetables and traditional Thai chili paste. The celebration saw participation from local dignitaries, including Panya Nopkham, mayor of Baan Klang subdistrict, and deputy mayor Sutthin Nopkham. Suphachai Nopkham, a member of Parliament for Pathum Thani, also contributed by providing drinking water.

Panya Nopkham praised the communal spirit and emphasized the significance of preserving cultural traditions during his address to the attendees. He highlighted the importance of seeking blessings from elders and wished the residents good health and prosperity. The municipality ensured the availability of food from ten local vendors, and provided each elderly attendee with five kilograms of rice.

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