On 25 January 1966, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej graciously enacted the Khon Kaen University Act. This historic moment marked the establishment of an institution founded upon a clear and resolute mission: to enhance the quality of life of the people of Thailand’s Northeastern Region (Isan), a region long challenged by drought, poverty, and limited access to education. Today, as […]
Khon Kaen University (KKU) has dispatched its women’s volleyball team from the KKU Volleyball Academy, competing under the name “Thailand Queens,” as the sole representative from Thailand to the international 6th Tiger Cup 2026 Volleyball Tournament. The competition will take place in Nepal from 23 to 31 January 2026, marking a significant step for the university’s athletes to prove their potential
Khon Kaen University, Thailand – On 21 January 2026 at 12:30 hrs, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya graciously visited the exhibition of Thai fabric heritage and community handicrafts from the Northeastern Region, organised by the Department of Community Development, Ministry of Interior. The exhibition was held at the Golden Jubilee Convention Centre, Khon Kaen University (KKU), Khon Kaen province. The delegation
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and International Relations Division Organise Special Lecture and Documentary Screening to Promote Study Opportunities and Academic Mobility Programmes. On 16 January 2026, Khon Kaen University (KKU), led by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in collaboration with the International Relations Division, successfully organised a special lecture and documentary screening event. This activity, organised in
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On 23 January 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, in collaboration with Khon Kaen University (KKU) and sectoral partners, officially inaugurated the “Northeastern Agriculture Fair 2026” in a grand ceremony. Ms. Ing-orn Panyaki, Chief Inspector General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presided over the opening. Associate Professor Darunee Jothityangkoon, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen University (KKU) architecture students secured the First Prize and a Highly Commended Prize at the “Sukha Sukhee: The Happy Toilet” public restroom design competition. The event, organised by AssetWise Public Company Limited, announced the results on 16 January 2025, drawing 683 submissions from across the nation. Khon Kaen University students achieved two significant awards in the Student category: First
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The Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University (KKU), is set to elevate the 2026 Northeastern Agriculture Fair under the rallying concept, “Market Leadership, Innovation Enhancement, Income Generation, Environmental Care.” The event integrates public and private sector network partners to disseminate agricultural knowledge, technology, and innovation to farmers and the wider public, with the aim of stimulating the regional economy, projected to
Khon Kaen University (KKU) has successfully concluded its participation in the 51st Thailand University Games, known as the “Inthanin Games,” showcasing the exceptional spirit and athleticism of its student body. The KKU athletes competed fiercely, securing a total of 26 medals at Maejo University in Chiang Mai Province. Throughout the competition, held from 9 to 19 January 2026, KKU athletes achieved
Khon Kaen University is systematically strengthening its risk management framework, ensuring comprehensive coverage across all operational dimensions. This critical advancement enhances organisational readiness to address uncertainties affecting strategy, operations, finance, and legal and regulatory compliance. The initiative directly supports KKU’s strategic ambition to become a Smart and Sustainable University, underpinned by good governance, innovation, and sustainability. Khon Kaen University convened the
Khon Kaen University’s Biotechnology programme hosts an intensive camp focusing on sustainable biofuel and probiotic production for secondary school students. On 17 January 2026, the Division of Biotechnology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University (KKU), led by Associate Professor Priekamol Klanrith, Ph.D., Head of the Division of Biotechnology, together with faculty members, staff, and students, successfully hosted the first ‘Biotech KKU’s
Khon Kaen University (KKU), through the Wellness Management and Medical Innovation Zone Centre, convened a strategic meeting to review the development plan and budget for the Khon Kaen Medical Innovation Zone. This initiative aims to drive integrated area development and reinforce Khon Kaen Province’s role as a major centre for health and wellness services in the Mekong Subregion. On 21 January
KHON KAEN – The Faculty of Economics at Khon Kaen University (KKU) welcomed a delegation from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (USSH-VNU) on January 20, 2026, to discuss future academic collaboration. The meeting, held at the Faculty of Economics, aimed to establish a formal academic partnership between the two institutions. Key objectives included promoting student
