Journalist · Media Founder · Systems Builder

Zwe Thukha Min

I run newsrooms and build the software underneath them. Based in Bangkok, building for Myanmar's independent media landscape.

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About
A systems thinker at the intersection
of journalism and infrastructure.

I'm a digital journalist, media founder, and systems builder based in Bangkok, Thailand. I oversee operations across community centers, lead the editorial direction of Myanmar's most trusted independent science publication, and architect full-stack management platforms.

My work sits at the intersection of storytelling and infrastructure. I build systems and teams designed to operate independently, so strong journalism and community impact can happen at scale without bottlenecking around one person.

I co-founded Fact Hub Myanmar at 17, became the youngest reporter in Burma Citizen Journalist Platform's history, and have since built two organizations from the ground up while studying journalism at Thammasat University on a TISR full scholarship and business administration at University of the People.

Systems Builder

Operational platforms from zero to production.

Data-Driven

Analytical structure for editorial decisions.

Strategic Leader

Direction, delegation, capable teams.

Investigative

Fact-checks. First principles. Rigor.

40+ Team

Cross-functional remote volunteers.

Global Scope

Science, tech, and policy with nuance.

Skills & Expertise
What I bring to the table.
Core
  • Building & managing operational systems
  • Platform architecture & product management
  • Editorial workflow design & delivery
  • Newsroom leadership & editorial direction
  • Remote team coordination
  • Strategic planning & execution
Journalism
  • Science & technology reporting
  • Investigative & explainer journalism
  • Fact-checking & verification
  • Data journalism & analysis
  • Environmental journalism
  • Feature writing & editorial
Media Production
  • Magazine editing & design
  • Video scripting & hosting
  • Explainer video creation
  • Digital publication management
  • Newsletter & campaign management
  • Content strategy
Technical
  • Editorial workflow systems (EWMS)
  • Web & PWA platform development
  • Database & workflow architecture
  • Agentic coding & AI-assisted development
  • Data analysis with Python
  • AI tooling & prompt engineering
Leadership
  • Organizational design & restructuring
  • Nonprofit & volunteer governance
  • Strategic operations & planning
  • Stakeholder & partnership management
  • Curriculum & training program design
  • Cross-functional team building
Languages
  • English (IELTS 7.5, C1)
  • Burmese (Native)
  • Research & academic writing
  • Bilingual editorial systems
  • Translation (science literature)
  • Public speaking & hosting
Professional Record
Where I've built and led.
2021 - PresentFact Hub Myanmar

Co-Founder & Head of Administration

Co-founded Myanmar's most trusted independent science and fact-checking publication at 17. 160+ personally authored articles across physics, astronomy, biology, meteorology, psychology, media literacy, and current affairs. Leads a 40+ volunteer team under a three-board governance structure. Built the FHMM Editorial Workflow Management System. Currently translating "The Tangled Tree" (David Quammen) into Burmese.

Science JournalismEditorial LeadershipGovernanceLMSVolunteer Ops
2024 - PresentThe Column Myanmar

Founder & Head of Operations

Founded an editorial operations studio serving Myanmar's exile and independent media. Designed and deployed custom Editorial Workflow Management Systems now live in production. Active outreach to The Irrawaddy, Mizzima, Myanmar Now, HI Burma, and Frontier Myanmar.

ProductBusiness DevClient SystemsEWMS

Executive Assistant

Support a Bay Area founder on Demo Day logistics, investor research, GP and vendor outreach, healthcare setup, and portfolio company operations.

Founder SupportResearchLogistics
2024 - PresentBuild Myanmar Foundation · Yangon

Head of Operations, Ground Community Centers

Oversee operations across two community centers in Myaynigone and Thingangyun, Yangon. Myanmar's first community centers of their kind. Grew from zero to 5,000+ active members. Manage staff, development programs, event operations, and cross-center coordination. Built and deployed BMCCMS, a full-stack enterprise PWA.

OperationsCommunityPlatformUNESCO
2022 - 2024CJ Platform

Science & Current Affairs Reporter

Joined as the platform's youngest reporter in history. Promoted from Youth Reporter Intern. Represented CJ Platform at AFP and InterNews training programs in data, environmental, and investigative journalism.

ReportingFact-CheckingAFP/InterNews

Host, Scriptwriter & Researcher

Conceived and launched an investigative explainer video series making complex topics accessible to Burmese-language audiences. The pilot "Silk Road (Dark Web)" went viral, reaching 10,000+ views in 24 hours and 70,000+ total views.

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Systems I've Built
Platforms in production.
Editorial Workflow Management System
EWMS
A full editorial lifecycle platform built for one of Myanmar's largest independent media organizations. Replaces fragmented spreadsheets and chat threads with one structured newsroom source of truth.
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Source of Truth
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Role Types
Full
Pipeline
Live
In Production
Core
Publishing Management

Full editorial pipeline from pitch through assignment, drafting, multi-stage review, fact-check, and publish with status tracking and ownership at every stage.

Workflow
Advanced Task Management

Assignment boards, deadlines, priority queues, and handoff tracking across desks.

Verification
Fact-Check Gate

Verification checkpoints built into the workflow before anything reaches publish.

Archive
Archive System

Searchable published content archive with metadata, tags, and version history.

Resources
Library Management

Reference materials, style guides, source databases, and shared editorial resources.

Access
Role-Based Permissions

Reporters, editors, fact-checkers, and admins each see the right view.

Insights
Analytics & Reporting

Throughput, bottlenecks, and output trends across the newsroom.

Planning
Editorial Calendar

Newsroom-wide planning across desks, beats, and publication dates.

Community Center Management System
BMCCMS
An enterprise-grade PWA built from scratch to manage two community centers across Yangon. Replaced all manual operations with a structured digital system.
2
Centers
PWA
Platform
10+
Modules
5K+
Members
Core
Member Management

Registration, profiles, pass purchases, membership history, internal notes, and the complete member lifecycle across two centers.

Security
Access Control

Pass validation, real-time occupancy, check-in/check-out, and session management.

Rental
Space Rental Management

Continuous and hourly packages, booking, session tracking, and quotation generation.

Records
Activity Logs

Daily access records, income/expenses, cafeteria operations, notes, all shareable via link.

Events
Events Management

In-person, virtual, and hybrid events with custom registration and paid-event support.

Finance
Financial Dashboard

Income/expense tracking, cashbox management, date filtering, and Excel/PDF export.

Scheduling
Center Schedules

Weekly schedule management per center with calendar view and multi-center support.

Insights
Analytics & Reports

Member statistics, revenue trends, occupancy patterns, and cross-center analysis.

Education & Credentials
Foundation.
Current · Full Scholarship

Bachelor of Journalism (Media Studies)

Thammasat University, Bangkok. Top of faculty. TISR Full Scholarship.

2025 - Present
Current

BA Business Administration

University of the People. Online degree alongside journalism studies.

2025 - Present
Language

IELTS Band 7.5

C1 English proficiency. Academic writing, reading, listening, and speaking.

2025
Training

AFP / InterNews Certified

Data, Environmental, and Investigative Journalism programs.

2024
Data

Data Analysis with Python

DataCamp certification. Data manipulation, analysis, visualization.

2023
Diploma

GED, Score 696

Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Science. Completed in 7 months.

2025
References
What people say.
"
Despite his young age, he possesses excellent critical thinking skills and often sees things that we, the senior staff, may overlook. His comments reveal an exceptional breadth of vision and knowledge unusual for his age. An exceptionally bright individual with operational maturity beyond his years.
Min Thu Win Htut
Editor-in-Chief, CJ Platform
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Under Zwe's leadership, our community center expanded from zero to 5,000 active members, and our media department now reaches 20 million views each month. He combines analytical rigor, creative excellence, and operational discipline. He doesn't just complete tasks, he improves systems.
James Win
Founder & CEO, Build Myanmar Foundation
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He actively participated in almost every stage of the publishing process, offering insightful advice, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring the success of each publication. His futuristic vision demonstrates his commitment to excellence in journalism.
Htet Phone Shein
Novelist & Editor, Mandalay
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