Thu Aung holds a Diploma in Development Studies (Dip DS) with a focus on Business Development from Yangon University of Economics. Additionally, he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (B.Sc) from Dagon University and completed a course on Essentials of Business Management at the Academy of Management & Technology (AMT).

Thu Aung's professional journey includes roles such as Coordinator for Monitoring & Results Measurement at CARE, Small Business Owner at T&T Clothing & Dressing, Acting Manager for Monitoring & Results Measurement at CARE, Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at CARE, Commercial Officer at Supreme Group of Companies, Database Operator at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and Business Developer at TaLaMon Travel & Tour.