UDON THANI – Khon Kaen University (KKU) is partnering with Udon Thani provincial authorities to develop a “Province Data Dashboard,” a new tool aimed at providing a data-driven, proactive approach to combating the region’s drug problem.

         A working group meeting was recently held at the Udon Thani Provincial Hall, chaired by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Supasit Konyai, Deputy Director of KKU’s Academic Service Bureau and the project’s deputy head. The primary objective was to outline the data framework that will support the provincial governor’s integrated management strategy.

        The meeting prioritized the province’s urgent “Agenda A” policy, which focuses on drug prevention and suppression. This agenda is a key strategic performance indicator (KPI) for the Ministry of Interior for the 2026 fiscal year. To address this, the dashboard will integrate crucial data sets across three main dimensions:

•  Prevention: Information on inspections of entertainment venues and the establishment of security checkpoints.
• Suppression: Statistics on drug-related arrests and quantities of seized narcotics.
• Treatment: Data on the number of individuals undergoing rehabilitation and the actual bed capacity of treatment facilities.

           Udon Thani has entrusted Khon Kaen University with the lead role in developing the dashboard, citing the university’s expertise in technical data management and its qualified personnel. The goal is to equip provincial leaders with a modern, accurate database for targeted, area-based problem-solving and to facilitate seamless collaboration among relevant agencies.

           This initiative is a key component of “Agenda D – Digital Development,” a national program for which Udon Thani is one of ten pilot provinces. The meeting marks a significant step in integrating information from various sources into the dashboard platform, preparing it to become a sustainable tool for addressing public concerns.