On 9 June 2026, at 09:30 hrs, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony was held at the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University. The Faculty of Economics, led by Associate Professor Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, and Assistant Professor Prasert Wichitnopparat, Vice Dean for Research, Innovation, Academic Services, and Corporate Communications, officially entered into an agreement with the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, led by Assistant Professor Pongsutti Phuensane, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, and Associate Professor Supawat Meeprom, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of the KKBS Journal. The ceremony was witnessed by executives, faculty members, and staff from both faculties.
The objective of this MOU is to establish a cooperative framework for publishing a special issue of the KKBS Journal of Business Administration and Accountancy, themed “Applied Economics and the GMS Economy”.The initiative seeks to promote the production and dissemination of academic knowledge on economics and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) economy, while broadening publication channels for faculties and departments within Khon Kaen University to showcase their scholarly work.
Associate Professor Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, said: ‘This MOU signing with the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy represents a major step in fostering academic collaboration between our two closely linked faculties. This special journal issue on ‘Applied Economics and the GMS Economy’ will serve as a vital platform for consolidating and distributing knowledge relevant to economic development in the Mekong subregion. This directly aligns with the Faculty of Economics’ vision to be a leading institution in the GMS, renowned for excellence in practical economics.”
Assistant Professor Pongsutti Phuensane, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, added, “The Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy is delighted to collaborate with the Faculty of Economics on this special journal issue. The KKBS Journal maintains nationally recognised academic standards, and dedicating a special issue to applied economics and the GMS economy will enrich the depth and diversity of our scholarly content. Furthermore, it provides an excellent opportunity for scholars and faculty members nationwide to publish research addressing issues critical to regional development.”
The partnership draws on the complementary expertise of both faculties to generate academically valuable outcomes: producing high-quality research, expanding publishing opportunities for KKU faculty and researchers, and advancing public understanding of the GMS economy. The collaboration reinforces Khon Kaen University’s broader mission as a leading research and innovation university in the region.
