NEC Thailand is working with Umong Municipality in Lamphun Province to jointly develop a digital technology platform aimed at enhancing elderly care and supporting dependent patients, including homebound and bedridden individuals.
This collaboration is part of the efforts to elevate Umong Municipality into a smart city.
Under a memorandum of understanding that the two parties signed, the project will begin with the development of a digital healthcare platform connected to local medical facilities, playing a critical role in providing long-term care for the elderly and chronically ill patients. The platform is designed to improve the efficiency of medical personnel and caregivers.
”We are pleased to build upon our success in collaborating with Chiang Mai Municipality and extend this partnership to Umong Municipality in Lamphun,” said Ichiro Kurihara, president of NEC Thailand.
“Our goal is to expand this initiative to other municipalities nationwide, in collaboration with the Association of Subdistrict Administrative Organizations of Thailand and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) under the Smart City framework,” said Kurihara.
This partnership also includes the integration of new solutions, such as “Fall Detection” technology, to enhance safety for elderly care.
Additionally, there are plans to introduce advanced technologies and IoT (Internet of Things) devices to support remote healthcare under the “Smart Hospital” concept, aiming to modernize and provide comprehensive healthcare services.
“This collaboration is a significant step toward NEC Thailand’s vision of using technology to create a sustainable society. We believe that improving the health and quality of life for the elderly in local communities is crucial. The initial success of this project will serve as a model for other municipalities across Thailand,” added Kurihara.
Kitipat Thaninpittinan, mayor of Umong Municipality, said that by leveraging new technologies, the efforts of public health officers and teams are more efficient.
