Janit Feangfu

Dr. Janit Feangfu is a Lecturer in Thai at The Australian National University's School of Culture, History & Language. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary Thai literature, Cold War literature, and cross-cultural themes. She holds a PhD in South East Asian Studies from SOAS, University of London, supported by a Harvard-Yenching Institute scholarship. Her work explores gender, social issues, and cultural dynamics in Thai literature, with a particular interest in Cold War narratives and Isan literature.

• Education:
• Bachelor of English, Chulalongkorn University
• Master of English Language and Literature, Thammasat University
• PhD in South East Asian Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London

Her research interests include the portrayal of cross-cultural contact, gender studies, and the intersection of modernity and Thai identity. Recent publications analyze Cold War propaganda, 1970s Thai literature, and rural-urban cultural dynamics. She has received the Harvard-Yenching Institute Scholarship for her doctoral studies.

While no specific grants or current advisees are listed, her work bridges literary analysis with broader sociocultural critiques, contributing to debates on Thai cultural history and identity formation. She is affiliated with the School’s Thai studies program and engages with themes of popular culture and language pedagogy.