On 22 December 2025, a research team from Krirk University visited Lam Pho Community to conduct community health promotion activities and strengthen research collaboration. During the visit, the team launched and presented several community-based research projects aimed at raising awareness of disease prevention and strengthening the public’s capacity for health management through the application of technology.
During the activity, the research team introduced two major research projects to community leaders and community volunteers.
The first project was presented by Dr. Kobkulya Ngamcharoenmongkol. It was an ongoing research project supported by the National Research Council of Thailand. Its main focus was “Youth Participation in the Community Development Process”, through systematic research and practical implementation. The project aims to promote the role of young people in community governance and sustainable development, thereby strengthening the community and building its capacity for long-term development.
Next, Dr. Zhao Ye presented the details of the research project on App-Based Disease Risk Screening. The presentation covered the research objectives, implementation progress, and preliminary experimental findings. Analysis of the pilot study data revealed that nearly 50% of the participants had potential risks of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Furthermore, relatively high levels of risk were also found among participants under the age of 40. The risk rate among male participants in this age group reached 100%, while the proportion among female participants was as high as 75%. These findings raised considerable awareness and concern among community leaders and volunteers, highlighting the importance of early screening and proactive disease prevention.
During the practical learning session, Dr. Suparata Kiatwich, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, demonstrated simple Tai Chi therapeutic exercises designed and incorporated into the application. These exercises can help support cardiovascular health and enable participants to understand practical approaches to promoting heart health through physical activities that can be incorporated into their daily lives.
Following this, Dr. Tup Kuang Ming shared knowledge of acupressure techniques based on traditional Chinese medicine. He introduced important acupressure points associated with the prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke, and distributed health care manuals on acupressure to community members so that they could continue applying the techniques in their daily lives.
Throughout the activities, community leaders and volunteers demonstrated enthusiastic cooperation and active participation. Community representatives agreed that the programme content addressed the actual needs of the community. They also recognized that using an application for disease risk screening could support early detection and timely prevention, potentially helping to save many people’s lives. Community leaders further expressed their clear intention to fully support the continued research activities of Krirk University’s research team in the future, working together to improve community health and well-being.
This activity not only strengthened collaboration between the higher education institution and the community but also laid an important foundation for expanding the use of digital health tools and evidence-based disease prevention strategies at the community level in a sustainable manner in the future.
