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     Her suitcase has been dusted off. All her necessary winter clothes and personal belongings have been promptly prepared. Ready to set off, Suchana is about to head off for a destination that no Thai woman has reached.

     Suchana is Thailand's first female scientist to journey to Antarctica, The world's coldest, driest and windiest continent. She was chosen by the National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR) to join the scientific expedition after her male colleague took part in similar adventure five years ago.

     Unlike the stereotypical scientist, who has thick glasses, a white laboratory coat and an obsession with scientific jargon, the 37-year-old possesses a good sense of humor and, fortunately, an ability to translate complicated scientific concepts into plain, easy-to-understand language. Suchana would never be recognized as a scientist at first glance. But in conversation, her intellect is easy to spot. Her fascination with science sprang from her familiarity with the sea and nature as child. It will take her three weeks on the icebreaker to get to Antarctica.

    For Suchana, the trip is definitely going to be a tough one. Prior to setting off, she was required to undergo a thorough physical and mental examination. She was trained to endure extreme weather and tough, unpredictable situations.

    While on the ice-breaking vessel, Suchana will investigate water quality along the way. But as soon as she disembarks at the frozen desert, her job will be to collect samples of soil for microorganism analysis and to observe animal behaviors.

    However, her underlying goal is for people in general to have a clearer picture of how human activity is impacting the Antarctica environment. Suchana warns that unless steps are taken to halt further deterioration, the damage we are doing to Antarctica and our entire planet may be irreversible.

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