Thurein holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Computer Studies, Yangon. After graduation, he worked in the education and tourism sectors before finding his true calling as an avid advocate for heritage conservation and urban sustainability. Before joining Doh Eain, he worked for Yangon Heritage Trust as a program officer, focusing on research, training, outreach, and public relations. At Doh Eain, Thurein leads public and educational outreach programs including capacity-building training, events, webinars, and Young City Shapers initiative. Born and raised in Yangon, he is a history buff and enjoys rediscovering the city’s lost pasts.