The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Burapha University, welcomed Thai and Japanese medical exchange students as part of the AMSEP 2026 Thai–Japan project. The activity aimed to promote international academic exchange and introduce Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai massage, and daily health care practices to medical students from different countries. It was significant because it supported cross-cultural learning, health knowledge exchange, and the international promotion of Thai health wisdom.
Project Coordinator: Lecturer Kitiya Yangthaworn, Assistant Professor Dr Ploychanok Patumanon, Dr Suwipa Intakhiao, Dr Chuleekorn Khwanchainon, Lecturer Maneewan Panthong
Objectives:
The objectives of the project were to transfer knowledge of Traditional Thai Medicine and Thai massage to international medical students, promote daily health care practices, encourage cross-cultural learning, strengthen academic internationalization, and provide practical learning experiences through Thai health wisdom.
Program Activities:
The Faculty organised a lecture and hands-on workshop titled “Experience Traditional Thai Massage and Workshop to Relieve Daily Life Issues.” Lecturers from the Applied Thai Traditional Medicine Program provided theoretical instruction and practical training in Thai massage and health care. Third-year Applied Thai Traditional Medicine students also served as buddies, guiding Japanese medical students in basic Thai massage practice.
Expected Outcomes (Impacts):
The activity enhanced international academic exchange between Thai and Japanese medical students. It promoted Traditional Thai Medicine and Thai massage to an international audience and created hands-on learning experiences for both exchange students and Burapha University students. The project also strengthened the Faculty’s role in academic internationalisation and helped share Thai health culture on a global platform.
Date of Implementation: TBA
