The Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University (Khon Kaen Business School: KKBS) extends its congratulations to students in the Tourism Innovation Management program for winning awards in the international academic skills competition under the project “The 5th ASEAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION 2025.” The competition was held in Manila, Philippines.

The competition was organized through the collaborative efforts of leading educational institutions from five ASEAN countries: Khon Kaen Business School, Khon Kaen University (Thailand); Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang (Indonesia); Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia); Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Philippines); and Thai Nguyen University of Economics & Business Administration (Vietnam). Its objective was to foster the potential of ASEAN youth through knowledge exchange and the development of international-level academic skills.

The international academic competition, themed “Innovate for Impact: Youth Solutions for a Resilient and Inclusive ASEAN 2025,” aimed to develop students’ skills and potential by integrating knowledge for creative work and real-world applications. It also fostered educational networks in the field of business administration.

As a co-host, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University sent students to compete in the Poster Competition and Essay Competition. Under the guidance of their advisor, Chichaya Leruksa, Ph.D., Assistant Dean for International Affairs and Lecturer in tourism, the students succeeded in securing two awards:

First Runner-up Award (Essay: 1st Runner-up)
For the project titled “Kylie and Kendall” under the concept of “Equity in Education through Digital Access.”
Presented by 3rd-year students from the Tourism Innovation Management program (English Section). The team members include:
1) Ms. Oranart Kamart
2) Mr. Punyawat Nuto

Second Runner-up Award (Poster: 2nd Runner-up)
For the project by “Sakura Team” under the concept of “Smart Living, Lasting Future.”
Presented by 3rd-year students from the Tourism Innovation Management program. The team members include:
1) Ms. Nattirat Lunubon
2) Ms. Pakraporn Kuanpatchang

This achievement reflects the potential of students from the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University in applying their knowledge to an international stage. It also highlights the faculty’s role in fostering integrated learning, creating global experiences, and developing students to become high-quality graduates.