From late August to the first week of September 2025, Digitally Inclusive Healthy Ageing Communities (DIHAC) study Principal Investigator Dr. Myo Nyein Aung visited Thailand to strengthen ongoing collaborations in digital inclusion and healthy ageing. The visit included key meetings with academic institutions, government agencies, private sector innovators, and international organizations across Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

In Northern Thailand Chiang Mai, Dr. Myo visited the Foundation for Older Person’s Development (FOPDEV) in Chiang Mai University. He exchanged insights with local stakeholders on promoting healthy ageing and digital inclusion for older adults. The discussion emphasized xxxx.
Fig 1: DIHAC study team, CMU team visiting FOPDEV

In Bangkok, Dr. Myo engaged with multiple stakeholders to advance cross-cultural multidisciplinary collaboration. At the Ministry of Public Health, he discussed policy integration of digital tools for ageing populations, including the use of mobile applications to support long-term care screening.

Fig 2: Dr. Myo with officials from Ministry of Public Health Thailand

He also visited Mahidol University ASEAN Institute for Human Development (AIHD), where the team explored joint research opportunities and capacity-building initiatives to support healthy ageing across the Asia.

Fig 3: Faculty members and graduate students in Mahidol University, ASEAN Institute for Human Development (AIHD) hosting Associate Professor Myo from Department of Global Health Research, Juntendo University

Furthermore, he delivered a lecture to graduate students, at Chulalongkorn University College of Population Studies (CPHS) introducing methods for critical appraisal of research articles and sharing future directions in global health research.

Fig 4: Dean Professor Chitlada and faculty members and graduate students in Chulalongkorn University College of Population Studies (CPHS) welcoming ssociate Professor Myo from Department of Global Health Research, Juntendo University

Next, at Bumrungrad International Hospital, Dr. Myo shared on digital integration strategies for remote monitoring and personalized health management for VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center. The discussion highlighted the potential of  health technologies to support ageing populations. The discussion and exchange lead to future collaboration with DIHAC study.

Figure 5: VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center team 

Dr. Myo also met with the CEO of Young Happy, a social enterprise focused on empowering older adults through community-based social innovations. He observed their digital training programs for financial security in action.

Figure 6: Dr. Myo with Young Happy CEO

Finally, Dr. Myo met with Ms. Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific to discuss global standards and collaborative frameworks for digital inclusion among older adults. This visit marks a meaningful step toward sustained cross-cultural collaboration. The DIHAC study team expresses sincere gratitude to all Thai partners for their warm hospitality and shared commitment to digitally inclusive healthy ageing research.