Thong Sala is capital of Koh Phangan, where the main businesses, services and shops are located on the island. Elderly people in Thailand are usually under protection of their families and children. Vast majority of elderly people have no pensions, insurance or any other income. Therefore their are very dependent of their younger generations. The main activity of elderly members of the family is to take care of the household and small obligations around the house. Because of the serious age and side health conditions their often have nothing to do. So, they sit outside the house and observe the actions around.