When age really is just a number

[snoop1130]

Tanong and his running pals

 

In Thailand’s greying society, the elderly are leading more active lives in every sense.

 

Songkran is not just about splashing water but is also an occasion to pay respect to the elderly, a tradition that started during the administration of late PM Prem Tinsulanonda. But people aged 60 and over are no longer the same seniors as their predecessors, who were defined as old. They are more active and constitute more than 20 percent of the Thai population.

 

And just as the social context has changed, so have the elderly themselves. Today they are still very much active in various ways. Many of them still play an important role in the workforce, as most companies employ so-called senior citizens to make the most of their experience and efficiency. Gone is the archetypal stay-at-home senior of old. This new generation has their hobbies and favourite sports or games. They love going out and live their lives differently from their grandparents.  We look at four individuals who represent today’s elderly.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/when-age-really-is-just-a-number/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-04-14

 

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[Tug]

I don’t have the time to be old to much to do!and that’s just the way I like it!

[Nurseynutcase]

24 minutes ago, Tug said:

I don’t have the time to be old to much to do!and that’s just the way I like it!

Same here - anyone asks me how old I am I always reply;

 

What do you men?  Mentally, physically or chronologically!  Gets em thinking.

 

 

[rabas]

12 minutes ago, Nurseynutcase said:

Same here - anyone asks me how old I am I always reply;

 

What do you men?  Mentally, physically or chronologically!  Gets em thinking.

Good thing you didn't add grammatically ...

 

( and keep your sense of humour!)

 

Edited April 15, 2021 by rabas

[RichardColeman]

Might find that the next generation of oldies will be poorer, after spending all their savings on phones, computers, replacing their cars, gadgets, jazzing their cars,  silly haircuts, designer gear, eating out....................