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Born in 1960: Thailand

This was Thailand in 1960. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Thailand like in 1960?

Here is what Thailand was like in 1960. In cinemas, people watched “Tad Dao Bussaya”. In the news: Pone Kingpetch: Thailand's first world champion. 1960 was also the Year of the Metal Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1960.

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Films

  • Tad Dao Bussaya · Thai film (1960-11-02)

On TV

  • Khun Suek · Channel 4 (Bang Khun Phrom) drama
  • Nusra · Sitcom

Cartoons

  • Payut's Thai Daimaru TV advert · Payut Ngaokrachang · Triple Film
  • Hanuman in Danger Again · Payut Ngaokrachang

Snacks and ice creams

  • Halls sweets · Menthol hard candy

Phones and gadgets

  • Brass tokens for the public phone · Telephone Organization of Thailand
  • Thailand's first computer · IBM / Chulalongkorn University

Fashion

  • Yoswadee couture · Royal and society dressmaker
  • Jim Thompson Thai silk · Thai silk revival
  • Thai national dress for women · Queen Sirikit

Sports

  • Royal Thai Air Force win the Yai Cup · 1960 Yai Cup
  • Pone Kingpetch: Thailand's first world boxing champion · World flyweight title, Bangkok (1960-04-16)

In the news

  • Pone Kingpetch: Thailand's first world champion (1960-04-16)
  • Thai Airways flies its first flight (1960-05-01)
  • National Day moves to 5 December (1960-05-21)
  • The King speaks to the US Congress (1960-06-29)
  • Royal state visit to Denmark (1960-09-06)

1960: the Year of the Metal Rat

People born from about 4 February 1960 to 3 February 1961 share the Rat as their year animal, with the Metal element: quick wits and resourcefulness with focus and strength. Those born earlier in January belong to the Earth Pig year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Thailand like in 1960?

Here is what Thailand was like in 1960. In cinemas, people watched “Tad Dao Bussaya”. In the news: Pone Kingpetch: Thailand's first world champion. 1960 was also the Year of the Metal Rat, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1960.

What animal year was 1960?

1960 was the Year of the Metal Rat, from about 4 February 1960 to 3 February 1961. People born in January 1960 belong to the Earth Pig year.

How old is someone born in 1960?

Someone born in 1960 turns 66 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026