The Office of Academic Service (OAS) at Khon Kaen University is preparing to drive policies on corruption prevention and suppression. On 26 February 2026, the Office participated in an online meeting via Webex to discuss guidelines for signing grant agreements and managing projects under the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Fund for the fiscal year 2026.
The OAS delegation was led by Associate Professor Chuchat Kamollerd, D.V.M., Ph.D., Director of the Office of Academic Service, together with Mrs Chalalai Phuthotham, Senior Educator and Head of the Academic Service Mission for Executive Potential Development at the Social Academic Service Centre. Also in attendance were Ms Siriporn Suwannahan and Ms Umaporn Palasan, reflecting the Office’s strong commitment to organisational governance and transparency.
OAS KKU Secures Funding of Over 900,000 Baht
The Office of Academic Service at Khon Kaen University was selected to receive an allocation of 905,600 baht from the NACC Fund for the fiscal year 2026. This funding supports the “Project for Building Networks and Promoting Knowledge to Prevent Corruption in Educational Procurement,” which aligns with the NACC Fund’s fourth objective: to support state agencies in duties related to corruption prevention and suppression. In total, 161 projects were selected from over 200 proposals, amounting to a total support budget of over 153 million baht.
NACC Secretary-General Emphasises Tangible Impact for Every Project
During the meeting, Mr. Surapong Intharatworn, Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), congratulated the funding recipients and highlighted key policies that all grantees must adhere to. He underscored that the NACC Fund comprises public funds; therefore, grant recipients serve as crucial representatives of the NACC in advancing anti-corruption efforts. As such, strict supervision, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms are essential.
Furthermore, the NACC Secretary-General urged all projects to focus on genuine results rather than merely organising meetings or activities. Projects must demonstrate concrete outputs and outcomes that effectively contribute to law enforcement and corruption prevention. They must also play a part in elevating Thailand’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI).
This project not only responds to national policies but also aligns with Khon Kaen University’s strategies in two key dimensions: Social Devotion, through academic services to develop educational personnel on a broad scale, and Good Governance, focusing on transparent, accountable operations for the maximum benefit of the public.
The Office of Academic Service is now prepared to implement the project, positioning itself as a proactive contributor to building a transparent, fair, and corruption-free society in Thailand in a sustainable manner.
