business administration

KKU creates new generation chefs with “Master Thai Chef Program 1st Generation” to promote Thai food as a global soft power.

Recently, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, in collaboration with the Faculty of Technology and the Office of Academic Services, Khon Kaen University, organized the project “One Village, One Professional Thai Chef (Master Thai Chef Program), Generation 1”, which was honored by Mr. Saowakit Preeprem (Chef Kitty), President of the Federation of Thai Chefs Associations, Chef Teerawit Disayachaipong (Chef Jaguar), under the supervision of Dr. Phongsaphan Satthathip, Deputy Dean for Industrial Relations and Sustainability, Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, who was in charge of the project. The activity started with an orientation for more than 38 participating students from the Bachelor of Business Administration program in Hospitality and Event Management, Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, and the Bachelor of Culinary Science and Technology, Faculty of Technology. In addition, there was an introduction to the use of the OFOS Thai Food system, which is a specialized online learning platform, and preparation for internships at leading establishments. Participating students in the program will learn to cook more than 50 Thai dishes through a blended learning method, both online and practical, totaling 240 hours, with Ms. Atiya Trappokpoon, a laboratory staff member. Ms. Phanthila Hiranno, an education specialist, and Ms. Nantaporn Khamsontha, a general affairs manager, are instructors and examiners who participated in the training of the […]

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KKBS joins hands with the Thai Spa and Wellness Association to upgrade service education and promote Khon Kaen as a city of health tourism.

On March 8, 2025, the Asia Pacific Tourism Center under the supervision of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University organized the project “Workshop on Service Improvement to Prepare Khon Kaen as the Future Health Tourism City” and the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Thai Spa and Wellness Association to develop the potential of students and upgrade the Thai spa, wellness, and health tourism service industry to the international stage. The event was held at the Chattantha Room, Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid Hotel (Asst. Prof. Dr. Phongsut Phuensaen, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, and Ms. Chawanat Sinthueaw, President of the Spa Association Association, while signing the Memorandum of Understanding). During the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding, Mr. Yuthaporn Pirunsan, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province, was honored to give a speech in support of the project organization. Assistant Professor Dr. Metthawin Phonloyothi, Director of the Asia Pacific Tourism Center, gave a report on the project objectives. Executives from both parties were honored to attend, including Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsut Phuensaen, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy. Khon Kaen University and Ms. Chawanat Sinthueakow, President of the Thai Spa and Wellness Association, signed the memorandum of understanding, along with executives, lecturers, and personnel from both organizations. After the signing ceremony, there was a special lecture on the topic of “Opportunities for Khon Kaen Province to Become a Future Health Tourism City.”

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The first step towards becoming an entrepreneur! “KKBS STARTUP CAMP 2025: GLOBAL MINDSET” creates new generation startups, turning ideas into real businesses.

On March 8-9, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University organized the “KKBS Startup Camp 2025: Global Mindset” project, an activity to provide an opportunity for Khon Kaen University students to learn about startup businesses, from basic business knowledge, product design concepts, project feasibility assessment principles, and teamwork. This activity was supported by the operation to develop new enterprise entrepreneurs (Startups) under the academic cooperation between Khon Kaen University and the Technology and Innovation Entrepreneur Development Fund, Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. The Faculty was established as a TED Fellow. The activity started with a workshop on “Writing a Project Proposal to Request Funding as a Professional” by Dr. Kosak Tovarthakawanich, Assistant Managing Director, New Business Group, Mitr Phol Sugar Co., Ltd., followed by a lecture and practice on “Making a Business Model Canvas” by Dr. Anon Khamworn, Director of KKU Enterprise Center, Khon Kaen University. Then, there was a practice activity on “Writing a KKBS Startup 2025 Project Proposal” by

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KKBS joins hands with PATTAYA AVIATION to promote education and internships to further careers in the aviation industry.

On March 5, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pattaya Aviation Co., Ltd. at the Pattaya Connect Space area, Cosmo Office Park Building, 8th floor. The ceremony was honored by executives from both agencies, including Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsutthi Phuensaen, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, along with Dr. Phongsaphan Satthathip, Deputy Dean for Industrial Relations and Sustainability, Dr. Chichanya Lehraksa, Assistant Dean for International Relations, and Mr. Racharin Phiamchato, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pattaya Aviation Co., Ltd., along with Ms. Pairiya Na Rangsi, Director of Human Resources, Ms. Chudarat Chutamas, Manager of Human Resources Operation Support Department, and personnel from both agencies who joined as witnesses in the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding. Under this Memorandum of Understanding, it promotes education and internships that allow students to gain hands-on experience and apply their knowledge in real situations. It also enhances professional skills for students to prepare for entering the labor market. In addition, Pattaya Aviation Co., Ltd.

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KKU ranks 5th in Business, Management and Accounting and 4th in Economics, Econometrics and Finance in the Scimago 2025 rankings.

SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) has published the results of the 2025 World Higher Education Rankings (Scimago Institutions Rankings) on the website https://www.scimagoir.com. In terms of national rankings, Business, Management and Accounting, Khon Kaen University is ranked 5th out of 21 institutions in Thailand, and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, Khon Kaen University is ranked 4th out of 15 institutions in Thailand. The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) is a ranking of institutions with international research output, ranking 9,054 organizations with research output worldwide. It does not only count universities, but also includes specialized institutions such as institutes of technology, colleges, hospitals, research institutes, etc. It is a ranking of universities and research institutes in terms of their ability to publish all types of academic works of the institution or university on the Scopus database. The results of the national rankings in Business, Management and Accounting are as follows:

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KKBS joins hands with 12 leading universities to join hands with Data First to develop students into the business world with Data & AI-Driven Economy.

On February 19, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Data First Company Limited. The ceremony was honored by executives from both agencies, including Dr. Narisara Palusuk, Deputy Dean for Administration and Corporate Image, Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University, along with representatives from leading educational institutions, totaling more than 12 universities nationwide, and Ms. Kesakaew Ittikul, Managing Director of Dada First Company Limited, who joined the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding. One of the main points of this signing is the launch of the “Data First Campus” project, an in-depth training course that focuses on developing skills in advertising technology (AdTech), marketing technology (MarTech), data technology (Data Tech), and artificial intelligence (AI Tech) to enhance knowledge in data technology, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing for students to prepare for the data-driven labor market, focusing on the use of Data-Driven Marketing to benefit the business sector, which is an essential skill in the digital age. For the Data training course

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KKBS joins hands with JW Marriott Bangkok to create quality graduates for the world-class service industry.

On February 27, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University, organized the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JW Marriott Bangkok, a world-class hotel, at the Thipphanapa Meeting Room (1504). The event was honored by Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsutthi Phuensaen, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, and Dr. Phongphan Satthathip, Deputy Dean for Industrial Relations and Sustainability, as representatives of Khon Kaen University in signing the agreement with Mr. Peter Caprez, Cluster General Manager, JW Marriott Bangkok (Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsutthi Phuensaen and Dr. Phongphan Satthathip, Khon Kaen University representatives in signing the agreement with Mr. Peter Caprez, JW Marriott Bangkok). The establishment of this collaborative network aims to develop and promote the quality of teaching and learning, curriculum development, research, and academic services together, as well as provide opportunities for students to gain professional experience in the world-class service industry. In addition, the event also featured a special lecture on the topic of “Shaping Quality in A Changing World” by

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KKBS ready to host INCBAA 2026, joining forces with 4 TRBS NET network institutions to transform business administration education and research innovation to international level

Between 20-23 February 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsutthi Phuensaen, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University, along with executives, personnel, and students, attended the 1/2025 Thailand Regional Business School Network (TRBS NET) meeting at the Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University. The meeting was organized to provide a forum for discussion on ways to promote academic cooperation, teaching, research, and academic services, exchange knowledge, exchange personnel and students, and conduct other joint activities among leading educational institutions that offer business administration programs in 4 regions of Thailand, namely the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University; the Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University; the Faculty of Management Science, Prince of Songkla University; and the Faculty of Business Administration, Burapha University. The meeting was hosted by the Faculty of Business Administration, Chiang Mai University, which focused on the exchange of knowledge among executives and support personnel from each institution, such as the development of the CMUBS AOL Indirect Assessment data management system, cooperative education management, and the development of innovative and technological work.

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KKBS is now accepting applications for admission to the 9th batch of the KKBS Pre-B Business Administration degree program.

      ‼️It's here! The wait is over‼️ 📣The Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University is now accepting applications for the 9th KKBS Pre-B Program. Study for a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in advance by accumulating credits with the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, Khon Kaen University.👉Provide learning opportunities for high school or vocational certificate/higher vocational certificate students to prepare for the business world before anyone else. .🌟Special when studying KKBS Pre-B✅Can submit the certificate to submit in TCAS 1 round (Portfolio)✅Accumulate credits in advance in basic subjects of the business administration program✅When studying in the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy or Khon Kaen University, the accumulated credits can be transferred. .🗓Applications are now open - February 28, 2025. Hurry, limited numbers!!🗓The semester will start from April 1 - May 10, 2025👉Apply now, click https://kku.world/ptv863👉

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“KKBS JOURNAL” has been promoted to Tier 1 journal, with quality standards guaranteed by TCI.

Khon Kaen University Journal of Business Administration and Accountancy or KKBS Journal of Business Administration and Accountancy, which operates under the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy, has been evaluated and certified as a Tier 1 journal by the Thai Journal Citation Index Center (TCI), supported by the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA). This ranking reflects the excellent quality and commitment to continuous journal development. This certification is effective from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029. Associate Professor Dr. Kwanruedee Pornchaithiwat, Editor of Khon Kaen University Journal of Business Administration and Accountancy, revealed that this success was supported by the faculty executives, including Associate Professor Dr. Pensri Charoenwanich, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy for the term of 2016-2024, the journal advisor who laid the important foundation and supported the creation of the Khon Kaen University Journal of Business Administration and Accountancy, as well as helping to push the budget for continuous journal development. Assistant Professor Dr. Phongsutthi Phuensaen, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy for the term of 2024-present, has continued this vision. and push for the journal to grow steadily

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