Queen Suthida

Queen Suthida's achievements are unique in the modern Thai monarchy. She is the first woman to receive the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao in the reign of King Rama X, a mark of the King's trust. Her appointment as the IIHF's first Global Ambassador for Women's Ice Hockey is a global first for a royal, and her active participation in the sport has raised its profile in Thailand. Her rise from flight attendant to General in just six years is a record of rapid advancement in the Royal Thai Army, and she holds the rare distinction of being a General, Admiral, and Air Chief Marshal simultaneously.