Revealing the secrets of two grandmothers over 100 years old, "Grandmother Arun" and "Grandmother Tu" are cheerful people who enjoy eating mackerel at every meal and maintain excellent health beyond a hundred years old.
On 27 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Mr. Chayachai Saeng-in, Governor of Samut Songkhram and President of the Samut Songkhram Red Cross Chapter, along with the Red Cross committee, Ms. Natthita Patcharakulkhemsiri from the Samut Songkhram Social Development and Human Security Office, Mrs. Nantaporn Klinmali, Chairwoman of the Samut Songkhram branch of the Thai Elderly Council Association, and related agencies visited two elderly individuals aged over 100. They presented honorary plaques from the Thai Elderly Council Association under the royal patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, along with essential goods and financial assistance as part of the activity “Bowing and Embracing 100 Elderly People to Heal the Hearts of Seniors Near You.”
The first is Mrs. Arun Chantima, aged 105, residing in Village 3, Khao Om Subdistrict, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram. She has five children and currently enjoys good health, capable of self-care. Her eyesight remains good, memory sharp, and she eats three full meals daily. She communicates clearly. The atmosphere was warm, with Grandmother Arun in a good mood, greeting the governor informally and raising two fingers in a fighting gesture, bringing smiles to everyone.
Ms. Sudawan Chantima, 72, the eldest daughter and a medical technician assistant who closely cares for her mother, revealed that when younger, her mother ate all kinds of local foods, especially mackerel, her favorite dish always present at the table. However, as she aged, she preferred sweets more. Nevertheless, her mother has always been cheerful and stress-free, which contributed to her good mental health.
The second is Mrs. Tu Khongkasem, aged 102, living in Village 13, Kradangnga Subdistrict, Bang Khonthi District, Samut Songkhram. She has seven children and is generally healthy, able to care for herself. She can see well at close range, eats three full meals a day, and communicates clearly.
Ms. Kimluan Limsuksereekul, 71, the second daughter, said that since her youth, her mother ate all kinds of food but avoided large fish. She chose only mackerel and made sure it was included in nearly every meal without fail.
Mr. Chayachai stated that both elderly women serve as role models for health care through proper diet, simple living, age-appropriate physical activity, and, importantly, maintaining a cheerful, stress-free attitude. These factors are key contributors to their longevity.