In her native country, the late Thai megastar Phumphuang Duangchan's pop status is undeniable—a celestial talent hailed as one of the nation's most important vocalists. The songstress single-handedly pioneered with electronic Luk Thung, an achievement that has left an indelible mark on Thailand's music scene to this day. Duangchan's musicality is staked as much on powerful lyrics as it is on dance-ready melodies. Propelled by Thai country music influences, her genre-bending smashes placed her far ahead of her time.