102-Year-Old Thai Grandmother Honored for Sharp Memory and Singing
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A 102-year-old grandmother in Chai Nat Province has amazed locals with her sharp memory, ability to name all nine children, full set of natural teeth, cheerful folk singing, and lack of chronic illness. On October 31, 2026, reporters visited her home at 170/1 Moo 2, Khung Samphao Subdistrict, Manorom District, Chai Nat Province, after learning of a centenarian with remarkable health, superb memory, and a special talent for singing local songs fluently. They met Mrs. Fun Wilarak, aged 102 years and 9 months, the eldest among seven centenarians honored with a plaque by the Chai Nat branch of the National Elderly Council of Thailand, led by branch president Ms. Yupin Khanil, under the slogan "A Hundred Years of Value, Graceful with Dignity." Mrs. Fun remains communicative and upbeat.
Mrs. Fun revealed her life story: originally from Ban Krathong in Wat Sing District, Chai Nat, she now lives with her children. She has nine children — five sons and four daughters — three of whom have passed away. The eldest is 78, the youngest 59. Despite nearing 103, she can still recall all nine children's names: 1. Mr. Chong, 2. Miss Ton (deceased), 3. Mrs. Tangthai, 4. Miss Bunthong (deceased), 5. Mr. Chao, 6. Mr. Somchai (deceased), 7. Mr. Saichon, 8. Mr. Chen, and 9. Mrs. Anchan.
Mrs. Fun said she previously worked as a hired cassava harvester, rice farmer, and rice reaper. In her spare time, she made and sold khanom kong (a traditional snack). Her favorite foods are fermented fish chili paste (nam phrik pla ra) with fresh vegetables like morning glory and tamlueng, but she dislikes eggs. Regarding health, she currently has no chronic conditions; doctors say her asthma and blood pressure have improved so much she no longer needs medication. She also chews betel nut daily, and her natural teeth remain strong, nearly all intact, with no dentures.
Mrs. Tangthai Sai-ankun, her third child, shared that her mother has always been cheerful and loves singing. In the past, villagers would gather to sing choi and e-sae folk songs during Songkran and temple festivals, exchanging verses for fun. This lifelong cheerfulness has given her mother good mental health and longevity.
