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Humanities-Society, KKU, join hands with NIDA to sign an academic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly drive public policy on a knowledge basis, aiming for sustainable development.

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เมื่อวันที่ 4 เมษายน 2568 คณะมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น นำโดย รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อรทัย เพียยุระ คณบดี พร้อมด้วย อาจารย์ ดร.ณัฐหทัย มานาดี รองคณบดีฝ่ายบริหารและสื่อสารองค์กร ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.ประภาส แก้วเกตุพงษ์ รองคณบดีฝ่ายแผนและยุทธศาสตร์เชิงรุก อาจารย์ ดร.กันตพงษ์ จิตต์กล้า รองคณบดีฝ่ายการศึกษาและดิจิทัล นางเพ็ญนภา วันสาสืบ ผู้อำนวยการกองบริหารงานคณะ และบุคลากร ร่วมพิธีลงนามบันทึกข้อตกลงความร่วมมือทางวิชาการ (MOU) ระหว่าง ศูนย์วิจัยนโยบายสาธารณะ คณะมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น โดย ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.รักพงษ์ แสนศรี รักษาการผู้อำนวยการศูนย์ กับ ศูนย์ศึกษาการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืนและเศรษฐกิจพอเพียง (ศพย.) สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์ โดย รองศาสตราจารย์ พ.ต.ท.ดร.เกษมศานต์ โชติชาครพันธุ์ ผู้อำนวยการศูนย์ พร้อมด้วยบุคลากร เพื่อส่งเสริมการวิจัย แลกเปลี่ยนองค์ความรู้ และการพัฒนานโยบายสาธารณะอย่างยั่งยืน ณ ห้อง 803 ชั้น 8 อาคารเวราภิรมย์ สถาบันบัณฑิตพัฒนบริหารศาสตร์ (NIDA) รองศาสตราจารย์ […]

Humanities-Society, KKU, join hands with NIDA to sign an academic cooperation memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly drive public policy on a knowledge basis, aiming for sustainable development. Read More »

Open the door to experience! Volunteer camp of the Humanities-Social Sciences Network of 6 Institutes, join in community development, experience local wisdom, and enjoy impressive relationship-building activities in Ayutthaya.

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เมื่อวันที่ 15-22 กุมภาพันธ์ 2568 ที่ผ่านมา นักศึกษาคณะมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น เดินทางเข้าร่วมโครงการสานสัมพันธ์เครือข่ายมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ 6 สถาบัน (ค่าย 6 สถาบัน) ครั้งที่ 9 ประจำปีการศึกษา 2567 ณ โรงเรียนนครหลวง (พิบูลประเสริฐวิทย์) อำเภอนครหลวง จังหวัดพระนครศรีอยุธยา โดยมีคณะมนุษยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ วิทยาเขตบางเขน เป็นเจ้าภาพ สำหรับการจัดค่าย 6 สถาบัน เป็นการเชื่อมความสัมพันธ์ภายใต้ข้อตกลงความร่วมมือ (MOU) ของคณะวิชา ด้านมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ มีเครือข่ายความร่วมมือประกอบด้วยสถาบันการศึกษาระดับอุดมศึกษา ได้แก่ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ วิทยาเขตปัตตานี มหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ วิทยาเขตบางเขน มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ มหาวิทยาลัยมหาสารคาม และมหาวิทยาลัยบูรพา โดยเป็นการจัดค่ายอาสาพัฒนาและบำเพ็ญประโยชน์ มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อเป็นการสร้างเครือข่ายความร่วมมือในการพัฒนานิสิตนักศึกษา เปิดโอกาสให้นิสิตนักศึกษาได้แลกเปลี่ยนประสบการณ์เกี่ยวกับการทำกิจกรรม ควบคู่ไปกับการพัฒนาศักยภาพของตนเอง บนพื้นฐานของการใช้ความรู้ความสามารถในการช่วยเหลือผู้อื่น รวมทั้งเพื่อให้นิสิตนักศึกษามีความรู้ความเข้าใจเกี่ยวกับชุมชนและมีประสบการณ์เพิ่มขึ้นจากการเรียนรู้ชุมชนเป็นฐาน อีกทั้งยังเป็นการเปิดโลกทัศน์ให้กับนิสิตนักศึกษาได้ศึกษาเรียนรู้วัฒนธรรมในต่างภูมิภาค กิจกรรมค่ายในปีนี้ประกอบด้วย กิจกรรมฐานวิชาการและนันทนาการร่วมกับนักเรียน (การวาดภาพระบายสี หาคำศัพท์ภาษาอังกฤษ และกิจกรรมนันทนาการ ซึ่งถือเป็นการบูรณาการการเรียนรู้ให้กับนักเรียน) กิจกรรมฐานบำเพ็ญประโยชน์และพัฒนาภายในโรงเรียน (การวาดภาพในผนังอาคารเรียน ทาสีกำแพงโรงเรียน การเพ้นท์สีในผืนผ้า และทำความสะอาดภายในโรงเรียน)

Open the door to experience! Volunteer camp of the Humanities-Social Sciences Network of 6 Institutes, join in community development, experience local wisdom, and enjoy impressive relationship-building activities in Ayutthaya. Read More »

Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opens an English speech contest to discuss Thailand's future in the Mekong River Basin. Youth from all over Khon Kaen Province join the rhetorical competition.

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On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the English Program, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized an English speech contest under the theme “Towards a More Sustainable Region: How Can Thailand Shape Mekong Cooperation in Today's Geopolitical Context” at Meeting Room 3218, Building HS.03, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University. The English speech contest was held 4 times in 4 provinces: Songkhla, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Khon Kaen. In this Khon Kaen provincial level competition, there were 10 contestants in total. The contestants showcased their communication skills and vision presentations on important issues related to cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion, as well as Thailand’s role in promoting sustainability amidst the ever-changing geopolitical situation. The results of the contest are as follows: – First Prize: Pannawit Poolsawat, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University – Second Prize: Warisara Rungroj

Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, opens an English speech contest to discuss Thailand's future in the Mekong River Basin. Youth from all over Khon Kaen Province join the rhetorical competition. Read More »

Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Piayura won the prestigious award for “Women who have contributed to society and the country” on International Women’s Day 2025.

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On March 8, 2025, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, led by Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Piayura, Dean, and executives, attended the International Women’s Day 2025, organized under the theme “3 Decades of the Beijing Declaration: Opportunities and Challenges for Equality for Women and Girls”, organized by the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Institute, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, at the Pakorn Angsusingh Meeting Room, 2nd floor, Department of Social Development and Welfare Building, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Bangkok. The event included an award ceremony to honor individuals who have played an important role in promoting gender equality and social development. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, presided over the opening ceremony and presented plaques of honor to those honored. On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Piayura, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, was selected to receive the special honorary award “Women who have contributed to society and the country”, which is an award given to women who have dedicated themselves and are committed to working in the areas of human, community, and social development, especially in education and community development. Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Piayura is an academic who plays an important role in driving education and social development through knowledge in the humanities and social sciences. With a broad vision and determination to create a learning society, she has also promoted many activities that help improve the quality of life and equality of women and continuously supports gender equality. Throughout the past, she has been committed to working on the development of people, communities, and society.

Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Piayura won the prestigious award for “Women who have contributed to society and the country” on International Women’s Day 2025. Read More »

Students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, organized the 9th Humanities and Society Camp to spark the ideas of the new generation towards social diversity.

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The Student Council of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, organized the “Human-Social Camp Project No. 9” to promote learning and provide educational opportunities to students in remote areas. It focuses on inspiring and developing skills for youth. The Student Council of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, organized the 9th Human-Social Camp Project for the 2024 academic year at Hat Kham Bon Watthana School, Hat Kham Subdistrict, Mueang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province. The opening ceremony was honored by Mr. Anurat Naowarat, the school director. Hat Kham Bon Watthana School is an opportunity expansion school in Mueang Nong Khai District, Nong Khai Province, under the Office of the Primary Educational Service Area 1 of Nong Khai. It has been teaching from kindergarten 1 to Mathayom 3 since January 30 - February 2, 2025. The 9th Human-Social Camp Project was organized under the concept of “HUSO On Son Sa On Nong Khai” with the objective of developing potential and encouraging students to share and help others through the process of organizing volunteer camps for development and community service. Students gained knowledge and understanding of the community and gained more experience from community-based learning. It also promotes students to have skills in working with others, have analytical thinking processes in a holistic manner, and be able to solve problems systematically.

Students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, organized the 9th Humanities and Society Camp to spark the ideas of the new generation towards social diversity. Read More »

Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, joins hands with Hua Kiew Wittayalai School to build academic cooperation to create strength in joint teaching and learning management.

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On February 11, 2025, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, organized the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and Hua Kiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province, with Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Phiayura, Dean, honored to give a welcome speech and opened the signing ceremony of the MOU. The event was held at the Faculty Committee Meeting Room, 4th floor, Rattanaphithaya Building, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University. In this regard, Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Phiayura and Mr. Wirachai Chanphakdi, Director of Hua Kiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province, honored to sign the MOU of academic cooperation between the 2 institutes, along with Assistant Professor Dr. Prapas Kaewketphong, Deputy Dean for Planning and Strategic Planning, Assistant Professor Dr. Dararat Khamphusean, Assistant Dean for International Affairs, Assistant Professor Dr. Benyatip Suphakarin, Head of the Department of Oriental Languages, personnel from the International Affairs Group and executives from Hua Kiew Wittayalai School, Khon Kaen Province, who also participated in the signing ceremony of the MOU. The objective is to develop cooperation, support and academic exchange between the two institutions to develop the potential of students.

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Human-Society, KKU, joins forces with the Mekong Basin Region Network to hold an academic seminar on “The Mekong Basin Region in the Current Context: From the Perspectives of Neighboring Archive, Superpowers, and Academics” to create an international academic cooperation network.

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On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, in collaboration with the Thailand Academies of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts (TASSHA), organized an academic seminar on the topic of “The Mekong Basin Region in the Current Context: From the Perspectives of Neighboring Archives, Superpowers, and Academics.” The seminar was honored to have Associate Professor Dr. Chanchai Panthongviriyakul, President of Khon Kaen University, as the chairman of the opening ceremony. Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Piayura, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, welcomed the participants, and Dr. Kantapong Jitkla, Deputy Dean for Education and Digital Affairs, reported on the objectives of the event, along with the network of the Mekong Basin working group, researchers, academics, and students, totaling more than 200 people, held at Meeting Room 3218, Building HS03, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University. The seminar included many interesting activities. The morning session began with a special lecture on “Strategy

Human-Society, KKU, joins forces with the Mekong Basin Region Network to hold an academic seminar on “The Mekong Basin Region in the Current Context: From the Perspectives of Neighboring Archive, Superpowers, and Academics” to create an international academic cooperation network. Read More »

Alumni of Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, created quality theses and won 3 National Research Awards in 2025 and received the awards from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

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On February 2, 2025, graduate alumni of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University received certificates from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the occasion of receiving the National Research Awards 2025 at the “Inventors’ Day 2025” event, organized under the theme “Thai Inventions and Innovations: National Challenges” by the National Research Office (NRCT), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation at the BITEC Bangna Exhibition and Convention Center. The 2025 National Research Awards ceremony was held to honor Thai researchers and inventors who have created research works, inventions and innovations that are beneficial to national development, as well as to promote research and development in various fields, including science, technology, humanities and social sciences, with a focus on enhancing potential and enhancing the ability to produce quality work. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, received the following National Research Awards 2025: “Good Level” Thesis Awards: 2 persons: Asst. Prof. Dr. Nattawat Urai-ampai, Doctor of Philosophy Program Sociology major from thesis: “Social practice through the use of capital by migrant workers from the Northeast who return from working abroad”

Alumni of Humanities and Social Sciences, KKU, created quality theses and won 3 National Research Awards in 2025 and received the awards from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Read More »

HUSO KKU Gender Studies Center holds seminar on Marriage Equality Act, enhances understanding, prepares for effective use of the law

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On January 21, 2025, the Gender Studies Center, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phimkorn Dommongkol, Acting Director of the Center, organized an academic seminar to prepare relevant agencies before the enforcement of the Marriage Equality Act B.E. 2567 at the Kaen Kaen Khun Room, Le Cassia Hotel, Khon Kaen Province. This seminar was honored by Associate Professor Dr. Oratai Phiayura, Dean, as the opening chairman. The event included a lecture on the background and importance of the Marriage Equality Act B.E. 2567 by Assistant Professor Dr. Damorn Kamtrai, Department of Law, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, and a lecture on the rights to be protected as Thai citizens and basic universal human rights by Mr. Thaweesit Boontham, Director of Welfare and Labor Protection, Khon Kaen Province. In addition, we were honored to have qualified speakers to exchange ideas to prepare relevant agencies from various sectors, both civil society and the media. This is a medium that will help promote knowledge and understanding about equal marriage rights to expand to cover all social dimensions for the public sector. It consists of Dr. Rongrat Wirojphet, a lawyer and academic from Khon Kaen University, Ms. Chatchaporn Ngamkliang from the Office of Social Development and Human Security, Khon Kaen Province, Dr. Chira Thongkrajai, President of the Isan Sexual Diversity Network Foundation (IGDN), and Mr. Achanawit Inha, Assistant Editor of Isan Record News Agency. This seminar is an important preparation for various agencies.

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Korean language major students from KKU show impressive talent, winning honorable mention at the grand Korean country music singing competition, the first of its kind in Thailand!

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On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suketsak Wanwacha, Chairman of the Korean Language Program Executive Committee, led second- and third-year students in the Department of Oriental Languages, majoring in Korean, to participate in the Korean Luk Thung Singing Competition (트로트 가요제 전국 대회) for secondary and higher education levels, organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, in collaboration with the Center for Research Promotion in Asia of the Korean Foundation for Advanced Studies, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, with more than 16 teams of students from all over the country interested in participating in the competition at the Siam Oriental Hotel, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. This Korean Luk Thung Singing Competition was the first time it was organized in Thailand, with the aim of promoting the learning of the Korean language and culture through Korean Luk Thung songs, which have their own unique melodies, singing styles, and musical rhythms that reflect the lifestyle, social conditions, and ideals of the Korean people. The results of the competition showed that “Kokkee University of Technology”, a team of students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, consisted of Chananya Ladasri and Hathairat Panpradit, third-year students.

Korean language major students from KKU show impressive talent, winning honorable mention at the grand Korean country music singing competition, the first of its kind in Thailand! Read More »

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