In this episode, we’ll meet Lady Chan and Lady Mook, the Heroines of Phuket, who defended the island in the Burmese–Siamese War of 1785–1786. How did two sisters come to be in charge of an island's defence? What does their memory mean to the people of Thailand? Find out now and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @herstoryseapod! For a copy of the show notes with all the references, access to the close friends Instagram stories, and a shout out at the end of the next episode, join us on Patreon at https://bit.ly/herstoryseapatreon. Maraming salamat!
This episode was digitally enhanced for audio clarity on May 14, 2023.
