KKU Organises Fifth Special ‘Siri Market: Talat Im Suk’ Edition, Driving Community Economy Towards SDGs

9 February 2026
11:40

On Friday, 6 February 2026, Khon Kaen University (KKU) hosted the “Siri Market: Talat Im Suk” (Market of Complete Happiness) fifth special edition. The event took place in front of the Central Administrative Building (Sirikunakorn Building). The special market aimed to create a space for happiness, promote access to quality food at fair prices, and sustainably support the community economy.

This activity was a collaborative effort between the Vice Presidency for Enterprise and Societal Sustainability (Sustainable Enterprise and Social Promotion Centre), the Office of the President, the Division of Educational Quality Development, the Division of Central Administration, and the Division of Human Resources. The event provided an opportunity for university personnel and community enterprise networks across Khon Kaen Province to showcase and sell high-quality local products, thereby generating income and expanding market access.

The market operates under the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly targeting SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by establishing a sales area for safe, quality, and accessible food and products for Khon Kaen University personnel and the wider academic community.

The fifth special edition of the Talat Im Suk featured a variety of vendors from various networks, including CP Axtra, Ban Pho Tak Community Enterprise Group, Chan Dao Salad Garden, Non Ku Smart City, Ban Kho Community Enterprise, Kai Long Dong (a local chicken farm brand), and the Green Market products. The event received enthusiastic interest from staff and attendees.

Beyond functioning as an internal university market, the “Siri Market: Talat Im Suk” serves as a platform for collaboration between the university and local communities, promoting the concept of a Circular Economy and strengthening internal organisational relationships. Khon Kaen University designates the first Friday of every month as a special market day for community networks, while the daily Siri Market for university personnel operates regularly from Monday to Friday.

Khon Kaen University remains committed to using the SDGs as a strategic development roadmap, integrating economic, social, environmental, and well-being dimensions, and advancing towards becoming a university that grows alongside its community in a balanced and sustainable manner.