Never too late: Ayutthaya farmer, 92, to graduate and walk the stage

When people speak of “lifelong learning,” they usually aren’t talking about 92-year-old grandpas.

Liab Tisapak, a 92 year-old farmer from Ayutthaya finally will earn his Bachelor’s degree tomorrow after 11 years in school. Unsurprisingly, the university has recognized Liab as its eldest graduate.

His degree will come from the School of Agricultural Extension and Cooperatives at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University.

Liab was featured on the Channel 3 morning news program Rueng Lao Chao Nee:

 

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Photo: Channel 3




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