On 3 November 2025, the College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University (COLA KKU), in collaboration with Sila Municipality, Khon Kaen Province, held a workshop titled “Developing AppSheet Digital Tools to Enhance Internal Administrative Efficiency within the Municipality.” The session was presided over by Assistant Professor Sirirak Laochankham, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Local Administration, and attended by over 50 executives and personnel from Sila Municipality.
This workshop was part of a continuing initiative under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between COLA KKU and Sila Municipality. Its objectives are to strengthen the competencies of local government officials, promote innovation in public services, foster collaboration between academic institutions and local organisations, and establish a digital database that will lead to sustainable local development planning in the future.
Assistant Professor Sirirak Laochankham, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University, stated, “On behalf of the College of Local Administration, I would like to congratulate and welcome everyone participating in this effort to develop digital innovation for local governance. The creation of the AppSheet tool is specifically aimed at boosting administrative efficiency. The commitment of Sila Municipality to modernise its organisation is a crucial starting point for raising the standard of local administration. The College is delighted to have the opportunity to walk this journey with you from the very first step through this workshop. This initiative will generate digital innovation for local administrative organisations, ensuring that public services are transparent, swift, and aligned with the digital age, which is essential for sustainable local development.”
Mr. Rakchart Naowarat, Permanent Secretary of Sila Municipality, added that the training provided a clear understanding of how digital technologies can substantially improve work processes. Learning the AppSheet tool, which can be used to develop practical operating systems, was invaluable. Furthermore, the event provided insights into building a digital database for local development planning. This knowledge will be adapted and applied to deliver faster and higher-quality public services moving forward.
The project was scheduled for 3 November 2568, at Sila Municipality, Khon Kaen Province. Activities included lectures, practical training, and digital tool development. These included a lecture on “Digital Innovation for Sustainable Local Development,” a workshop on “Basic AppSheet Creation and Utilisation,” a practical session on “Developing a Digital Database System for the Municipality,” and concluded with presentations and knowledge sharing among participants.
