Picture: INN

 

INN reported from Sawankhaloke district in Sukhothai in northern Thailand on the occasion of Mother's Day in Thailand.

 

There in a modest house by the railway tracks, Sanga, 105, received the blessings of her youngest daughter Samphao, 71.

 

Sanga was born in B.E. 2460 - that's 1917. It was in the era of King Rama VI. She has outlived him and three other Thai monarchs. 

 

She loves to look at the flowers outside their house that she and Samphao have planted. 

 

Samphao said that her mum had 10 children, most of whom have already died.

 

She said her mum was a lively lady still in good health with a lovely smile.

 

So what is Sanga's secret for such a long life?

 

"Eat rice and vegetables, nam phrik and BBQ fish," she replied citing one of Thailand's most iconic combinations.

 

Then she added somewhat unusually that she loved all kinds of milk.

 

Also it was important to keep calm and enjoy music. To this day she likes to sing and still has a bit of a boogy.

 

Samphao said they were poor and she didn't have money to present jasmine flowers to her mum.

 

She would have to make do with a deep wai of respect and a hug and a kiss.

 

For her own part Sanga gave her blessings to her daughter who cares for her wishing her a long life and prosperity. 
 

-- © Copyright  ASEAN NOW 2022-08-13

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

 

Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Well done mum.

Nice story I wish them all the best.

20 hours ago, webfact said:

She said her mum was a lively lady still in good health with a lovely smile.

 

20 hours ago, webfact said:

Samphao said that her mum had 10 children,

A lively lady indeed...