Pu Yen

Who is Pu Yen?

Yen Kaewmanee or Pu Yen, Thai: ปู่เย็น was a famous centenarian who lived to an age of 108. The Thai-muslim man was known for his self-sufficient and economical way of living. His lifestyle embodied King Bhumibol Adulyadej's philosophy on self-sufficiency. The elderly man made his living fishing from the Phetchaburi River in Phetchaburi, Thailand. He sold the fish to locals at inexpensive prices in exchange for other necessities. For many years until his death, he refused offers of free food, preferring to live in his small boat.