An inspiring story emerged recently when a Thai woman in her sixties turned up smartly clad in a student uniform to sit for an exam. A touching narrative unfolded around the woman, eager to learn and position herself as a role model for her grandchildren—highlighting that it’s never too late to embrace education.

 

The conversation came into the spotlight when Pawida Chantakanal, affectionately known as Teacher Pat from Ayutthaya College, shared her unusual encounter with the senior student during an exam around 12.30pm today. Teacher Pat was both surprised and captivated upon seeing the woman, aged between 60 and 70, wearing a university uniform and confidently joining others to take the exam.

 

Teacher Pat could not resist capturing her admiration in a clip by interviewing the elderly student. The lady shared that she was studying to better comprehend when her grandchildren talked, as she wanted to be their role model. With the knowledge she’d acquired, she planned to apply it to upgrade farming activities at home. Interestingly, she also held a leadership role in her community, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/central-thailand/elderly-woman-in-student-uniform-captivates-audience-by-sitting-for-exam-proves-its-never-too-late-for-education

 

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I’m glad she took the classes to better understand her children and to help her with her own farming activities. Unfortunately if she wanted a job in the Thai sector they wouldn’t hire her due to her age. But good for her for achieving what she wanted. 

Great to see someone understanding the power of "role models", and taking it on herself. Well done.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

wearing a university uniform and confidently joining others to take the exam.

Nothing strange in that, my missus at 50 and a gran, has been taking classes too and HAS to wear that uniform.