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1. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Pavinee Palakawong Na Ayuthaya

   Growing old, staying rooted: Lives along Bangkok’s floating market (opens the original)

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   At Wat Nimmanoradee’s 100-year-old market, in Bangkok’s Phasi Charoen district, memories of life along the canals remain vivid among longtime residents, even as the landscape around them has continued to change. For 73-year-old Orawan Wanasabodeekul, who has lived opposite Wat Nimmanoradee all her life, the canal was once a place to watch sunsets, stars and boats passing by. “I used to sit on the bridge with my legs dangling and watch the sunset,” she said. “Now the view is blocked by condominiu

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2. Article · Jul 22, 2026 · Pavinee Palakawong Na Ayuthaya and Jetjaras Na Ranong

   One hundred years young: A grandmother's journey back to confidence (opens the original)

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   For many people, reaching the age of 100 is already a milestone. For grandma "Mao" Intharaksa, however, it is simply another chapter in a life that continues to be shaped by movement, determination and a willingness to try something new. Twice a week, the centenarian heads to her Pilates sessions, proving that staying active has no age limit. Calm, graceful and full of quiet confidence, she has become an inspiring reminder that growing older does not mean giving up the activities you love. Exerc

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