Thai granny wears headlamp to cast ballot
An election is usually designed for us to elect the most suitable candidate as our leader.
Without a doubt, during the election period, citizens are expected to make their votes count by visiting the polling station and marking a cross on their ballots to pick the right candidate.
While others may be unenthusiastic about election routines, this granny from Thailand fulfilled her responsibility as a citizen with great enthusiasm.
Here’s the story of how a 90-year-old lady in Trang donned an actual headlamp to cast her ballot at the polling station.
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Determined 90-year-old granny casts her vote in Trang
On 28th November 2021, the story of 90-year-old Thai granny, Laeun Jithang – who wore a headlamp to cast her ballot at the polling station in Trang went viral on social media.
Image credit: One31.net
This was shortly after the clip was posted on Facebook by several media outlets.
When Ms Lauen Jithang first arrived at the polling station, government officials apparently rushed to help support the nonagenarian.
Image credit: 77kaoded
That was when they noticed her peculiar choice of headwear — a head lamp strapped to her forehead.
Wore a headlamp to ensure she could vote correctly
At this point of the story, you may be wondering why she’d worn the headlamp in the first place?
It was to make sure she marked a cross next to the candidate she wished to vote for, shared the official that directed her to the voting station later with the press.
Image credit: Today.line.me
With the help of the kind official, the granny successfully finished casting the ballot paper before dropping it into the ballot box.
The granny also encouraged others to cast their votes at polling stations near their homes.
Netizens praised the old lady for her enthusiasm
After the clip went viral on Facebook, many netizens praised the old lady for her energy and enthusiasm.
Screenshot: ข่าวช่องวัน
Translation: This granny is making history.
One netizen commented that the granny made history for Thailand’s election in her own unique way.
Screenshot: ข่าวช่องวัน
Translation: The granny is intelligent. So cool.
Another netizen thought the granny was a genius for finding a solution to her “eye problems”.
Screenshot: ข่าวช่องวัน
Translation: She brought the light to our country.
Finally, one Facebook user commented poignantly that the granny’s headlamp was a metaphor for a brighter future to come for our nation.
Let’s vote for the right candidate
Whether you’re enthusiastic about the election or not, it’s very necessary to exercise your rights.
We highly admire the granny for her spirit to make her vote count and hope that the candidate she voted for will go far.
In any case, let’s all remember to make our votes count. Fulfil your responsibility as Thailand’s citizen by coming forward and casting your vote for brighter future.
Cover images adapted from (L-R): One31.net , 77kaoded, Today.line.me
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