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Born in 1983: Thailand

This was Thailand in 1983. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Thailand like in 1983?

Here is what Thailand was like in 1983. In cinemas, people watched “Gunman (Mue Puen)”. In the news: General election day. 1983 was also the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1983.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Gunman (Mue Puen) · Thai film (1983-07-01)
  • Puean-Paeng · Thai film (1983-09-24)

On TV

  • King Phai · Channel 7 drama (1983-02-16)
  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes · Channel 3 · Hong Kong series (1983-08-25)

Cartoons

  • Doraemon · On Channel 9 (1982-09-05)

Cars

  • Toyota Hilux Super Star · Toyota
  • Nissan Sunny "FF" · Nissan
  • Mitsubishi Lancer "matchbox" · Mitsubishi

Snacks and ice creams

  • Taro fish snack · Premier Marketing
  • Mama Moo Sab · Mama
  • Yum Yum noodles for kids · Yum Yum

Phones and gadgets

  • The cassette tape · Cassette tapes
  • Tanin TVs, rice cookers and fans · Tanin
  • The first cash machine · Siam Commercial Bank (1983-03-24)

Fashion

  • The 'royal' shirt · Thai national shirt for men
  • Greyhound · Thai fashion brand

Sports

  • Royal Thai Army win the Kor Royal Cup · 1983 Kor Royal Cup
  • Thailand's women are champions of Asia · 1983 AFC Women's Championship, Thailand (1983-04-17)
  • Thailand finishes third at the 1983 SEA Games · 1983 SEA Games, Singapore (1983-06-06)

In the news

  • General election day (1983-04-18)
  • Kanchanaburi earthquake (1983-04-22)
  • Elder statesman Pridi dies in Paris (1983-05-02)
  • Mahidol's Salaya campus opens (1983-07-23)
  • The floods of 1983 (1983-08-20)
  • Factory collapses in Lam Luk Ka (1983-11-19)

1983: the Year of the Water Pig

People born from about 4 February 1983 to 3 February 1984 share the Pig as their year animal, with the Water element: warmth and generosity with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Water Dog year.

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What was Thailand like in 1983?

Here is what Thailand was like in 1983. In cinemas, people watched “Gunman (Mue Puen)”. In the news: General election day. 1983 was also the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1983.

What animal year was 1983?

1983 was the Year of the Water Pig, from about 4 February 1983 to 3 February 1984. People born in January 1983 belong to the Water Dog year.

How old is someone born in 1983?

Someone born in 1983 turns 43 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026