Unit of Cross Border Health Care - MFU

03/04/2026

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Head of the Cross-Border Health Care Group at Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), was invited to serve as a guest lecturer for students from the School of Medicine. 😍

03/04/2026

On April 2, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, faculty members from Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) participated in an academic exchange activity at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) by serving as guest lecturers for students across several academic programs. The sessions reflected a strong commitment to interdisciplinary learning, international collaboration, and the exchange of academic expertise in public health and related fields.

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Head of the Cross-Border Health Care Group at MFU, delivered a lecture entitled “Population and Family Health: School-aged Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults” for students in the Department of Public Health (Bachelor’s Program), Faculty of Medicine. His lecture addressed health needs across the life course and highlighted the importance of population and family health perspectives in contemporary public health practice.

Associate Professor Onnalin Singkhorn from the School of Nursing, MFU, presented a lecture on “Mental Health and Neuropsychiatry: Redefining the Mind–Body Connection” for students from the School of Medicine, UNNES. Her lecture emphasized the integration of mental health, neuropsychiatric understanding, and holistic approaches to care.

Assistant Professor Dr. Soontaree Suratana delivered a session on “Advocacy Theory and Policy Brief” for students in the Department of Nutrition (Bachelor’s Program), focusing on advocacy frameworks and the practical application of policy briefs in public health and nutrition policy communication.

Dr. Siriwan Kantisin lectured in the Department of Public Health (Doctoral Program) on “Hazard Identification and Control of Major Hazards in the Workplace,” sharing expertise in occupational risk assessment and hazard prevention strategies.

Lecturer Chaloemphan Kaewkanta delivered a lecture on “Occupational Health and Safety” for students in the Department of Public Health (Bachelor’s Program), focusing on workplace safety principles, occupational risk prevention, and health protection in working environments.

This academic exchange activity marked another important milestone in strengthening the partnership between MFU and UNNES, while enhancing global learning opportunities and promoting collaborative engagement in public health, nursing, nutrition, occupational safety, and community health.

03/04/2026

On April 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM,

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Head of the Cross-Border Health Care Group at Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), together with the research team, engaged in a collaborative discussion with Professor Dr. dr. Mahalul Azam, M.Kes., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), and his team.

The meeting explored potential avenues for academic and research collaboration in public health, cross-border health care, community mental health, longevity, and lifestyle medicine. The discussion emphasized the strengthening of academic partnerships through student and staff exchange programs between MFU and UNNES, collaborative publications, and opportunities for guest lectures and future joint academic activities.

03/04/2026

ABRIC Group collaborative with Faculty of Medicine. 🥳

Singaraja – Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (FK Undiksha) menerima kunjungan resmi dari delegasi School of Health Science, Mae Fah […]

03/04/2026

Collaboration with Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia

02/04/2026

On April 1, 2026. 9.00 AM - 12.00 PM. Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee Head of the Cross Border Health Care Group-MFU, and the research team held a collaborative discussion with Professor Dr. S Martono, m.Si the Rector of Universitas Negeri Semarang and his team. On potential research cooperation in public health medicine, environmental health, and community mental health, longevity and life style medicine with a focus on academic partnerships, UNNES exchange, publication and guest lecturer.

02/04/2026

ABRIC Group Team meet the President of Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia 🇮🇩

01/04/2026

On March 31, 2026, from 9:00 AM. to 3:00 PM,

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Head of the Cross-Border Health Care Group at Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), was invited to serve as a guest lecturer for students from the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. He delivered a lecture entitled “Health Care Providers and Access to Care Services for Migrant Populations: A Case Study in Thailand,” highlighting key issues related to healthcare access and service provision for migrant populations in the Thai context.

Associate Professor Onnalin Singkhorn from the School of Nursing, Mae Fah Luang University, was also invited as a guest lecturer for students from both the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. She presented a lecture on “Mental Health and Neuropsychiatry: Redefining the Mind–Body Connection,” emphasizing the importance of integrated perspectives on mental health, neuropsychiatric conditions, and holistic care.

31/03/2026

On March 30, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM,

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee, Head of the Cross-Border Health Care Group at Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), participated in the Advances International Research Collaboration and Enhancing Global Academic Partnerships in Public Health, Environmental Health, and Community Well-Being to formalize academic collaboration and future joint activities, including guest lecturer, joint research projects, field data collection, research funding sources, research proposal development, and the exchange of academic knowledge and professional expertise among faculty members and researchers.

Following the singing agreement of Guest lecturer in Cross-border healthcare group , Assistant Professor Dr. Soontaree Suratana delivered a presentation outlining the overall profile and research directions of the group. The session also featured academic sharing by faculty members, who presented their research backgrounds and areas of specialization.

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanuruk Kanthawee highlighted his expertise in cross-border health research and health policy.

Assistant Professor Dr. Soontaree Suratana shared her research experience in health impact assessment and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Associate Professor Onnalin Singkhorn presented her expertise in mental health and nursing research.

Dr. Siriwan Kantisin shared her specialization in environmental toxicology and biomarker research.

Lecturer Chaloemphan Kaewkanta presented expertise in longevity and lifestyle medicine, as well as environmental health in border areas.

This event marks an important step toward strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, expanding international academic networks, and promoting research excellence in public health, environmental health, and community mental health.

31/03/2026

On March 30, 2026. 9.00 AM - 12.00 PM.

Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanurak Kanthawee Head of the Cross Border Health Care Group-MFU, and the research team held a collaborative discussion with Faculty of medicine, University of Pendidikan Ganesha, Indonesia.

On potential research cooperation in public health medicine, environmental health, and community mental health, longevity and life style medicine with a focus on academic partnerships, faculty exchange, and participation in international conferences. And then the research team visited central lab of the faculty.

27/03/2026

On March 27, 2026. 9.00 AM -15.00 PM. Assistant Professor Dr. Phitsanurak Kanthawee Head of the Cross Border Health Care Group-MFU, Dr.Siriwan Kantisin and Lecturer Chaloemphan Kaewkanta, Mae Fah Luang University.

Site visited and Discussion with Dr.Sarinya Phaisarnsombat, lecturer of Faculty of Science, Kasatsart University about collaborative frameworks for addressing emerging cross-border health challenges in the Greater Mekong Subregion, How to measure with environmental impact to human healths, and adapted SRF technique to implementation the stone, mineral composition in this areas. Key discussion points included the surveillance and management mineral composition, and health access for migrant and capacity-building for frontline health workers.

11/03/2026