Sodsai Pantoomkomol | |
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สดใส พันธุมโกมล | |
| Born | Sodsai Vanijvadhana 18 March 1934 |
| Other names | Sondi Sodsai |
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| Known for | Pioneering modern theater education in Thailand |
| Spouse | Trong Pantoomkomol |
| Awards | National Artist (2011) |
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| Discipline | Dramatic arts |
| Sub-discipline | Theater |
| Institutions | Chulalongkorn University |
Sodsai Pantoomkomol (Thai: สดใส พันธุมโกมล; RTGS: Sotsai Phanthumkomon; pronounced [sòt.sǎj pʰān.tʰūm.kōː.mōn]) née Vanijvadhana (วานิชวัฒนา; RTGS: Wanitwatthana;[wāː.nít.wáttʰanāː]; born 18 March 1934) is a Thai actress, beauty pageant titleholder, and teacher of dramatic arts. Also known as Sondi Sodsai from her acting career in the United States during her studies, she returned to Thailand to become a lecturer and associate professor at the Faculty of Arts of Chulalongkorn University, where she founded the Dramatic Arts Department, the first such school in the country. She produced numerous theatrical works throughout her career, and was named National Artist in 2011.