On October 30th, 2024, delegates from Academia Sinica visited the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, to explore the research environment and advanced facilities and to connect with researchers and clinicians. The visit aimed to exchange knowledge, discuss potential student exchange opportunities and explore avenues for collaborative research funding and academic partnerships. This meeting marked a promising step toward establishing a long-term collaborative research network between Academia Sinica and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, with the potential to spark innovative breakthroughs and strengthen ties in shared areas of interest.