The Knowledge Management (KM) session focused on digital transformation, global competencies for staff, and enhancing student services to bolster KKU’s ‘Global Stage’ initiative.
On 23 January 2026, the International Relations Division (IRD) of Khon Kaen University (KKU), led by Associate Professor Nawarat Wara-aswapati, D.D.S., D.M.Sc., Vice President for International Affairs, along with IRD executives and staff, welcomed a delegation from the Office of International Affairs, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT). The KMUTT delegation was led by Associate Professor Chawin Chansenaewong, Ph.D., Vice President for Internationalisation. The meeting took place in Kalapapruek 7 Meeting Room, Sirikunakorn Building, Khon Kaen University.
The International Relations Division organised this Knowledge Management (KM) activity with the objectives of forming collaborative networks, exchanging Best Practices in international affairs management, promoting the development of services for international students, and strengthening the network among Thailand’s leading universities in pursuit of global recognition.
Key discussion points during the knowledge exchange included:
- Digital Transformation: Both institutions discussed strategies for shifting operational processes to digital platforms, such as online visa application systems and student recruitment systems, to reduce paperwork and facilitate services for foreign nationals.
- Global Competencies: Discussions covered approaches to developing global skills for support staff, enabling them to communicate and work confidently with international stakeholders.
- Student Care & Mobility: Dialogue focused on managing housing and welfare to create an international environment conducive to student well-being.
This KM activity marks a significant first step in aligning the internationalisation efforts of two leading Thai universities. Although operating within different institutional contexts, both universities share a common commitment to advancing Thai higher education on the global stage.
Associate Professor Nawarat Wara-aswapati, Vice President for International Affairs at Khon Kaen University, offered her congratulations and welcome to the study tour delegation from KMUTT. She noted that the event was a crucial opportunity to enhance the capacity of international administration and present KKU’s strategy for internationalisation under the framework ‘KKU on Global Stage.’ This framework focuses on international mobility for students and staff, service innovation, and the expansion of high-quality global partnerships. She further expressed her expectation that this collaboration would lead to expanded cooperation within the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and contribute to the development of a more internationalised campus ecosystem.
The Vice President further elaborated: “This KM activity was designed to integrate strategic management, data-driven administration, and adaptation to the digital era, allowing both institutions to exchange ideas, best practices, and necessary innovations for developing international affairs work. Crucial discussion points included Digital Transformation, developing global skills for personnel, and managing welfare for international students. Collaboration between leading universities is a powerful force that will help drive Thai higher education forward on the world stage, leading to tangible cooperation outcomes.”
Associate Professor Chawin Chansenaewong, Ph.D., Vice President for Internationalisation at KMUTT, remarked on the exchange: “We shared our experience working within a flexible, data-driven organisational model, especially concerning partners and network management, to ensure that collaborative activities yield genuine results. We also discussed developing a modern, one-stop service system for international students. We intend to take the knowledge and best practices gained today back to KMUTT to further enhance our service delivery efficiency.”
This knowledge exchange serves as a strategic foundation for future collaboration between Khon Kaen University and King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. The International Relations Division of KKU will integrate the lessons learned to further strengthen service quality, management effectiveness, and international competitiveness in the years ahead.
