Dr Dangjai Souvannakitti: Curing 138 years of male dominance at Defence Ministry

15 Sept 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Dangjai Souvannakitti made history by becoming the first female spokesperson for Thailand's Ministry of Defence in 138 years, breaking a long-standing tradition of male dominance.
Her appointment is underpinned by a strong background, including a medical doctorate, a PhD, expertise in Equilibropathy, and extensive experience in communications, having hosted a long-running television program.
She now leads the ministry’s communication team, demonstrating strong leadership and leveraging her fluency in both English and Thai to effectively engage with the press.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.