In 1980, Thai women lived about five years longer than women in other developing
countries in East Asia and Pacific. In 2009, Thai women lived about two years less than
women in other developing countries in East Asia and Pacific.
In 1980, Thai men lived marginally longer (less than a year) than their counterparts in
other developing countries in East Asia and Pacific. In 2009, Thai men lived about five
years less than men in other developing countries in East Asia and Pacific.