On 14 June 2026, the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University held the scholarship contract signing ceremony for the “Educational Opportunity Enhancement Project for Students in Remote Areas to Become New-Generation Teachers for Community School Development (Kru Rak Thin Project), Cohort 6” at the Saisuree Jutikul Conference Room, second floor, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University. The event brought together scholarship recipients, parents, faculty members, and representatives from the Equitable Education Fund (EEF).
The ceremony was presided over by Assoc. Prof. Issara Kanjak, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, who congratulated the 30 students selected to receive the scholarships and encouraged them to take pride in the opportunity they had earned.
In his opening remarks, the Dean stated:
“You should be proud of being selected through this rigorous process. I encourage you to uphold the scholarship agreement and university regulations, and strive to become teachers with integrity, professionalism, and a true teaching spirit, ready to return and contribute to the development of education in your hometown communities.”
He further noted that the Kru Rak Thin Project functions as an important mechanism for creating educational opportunities for youth in remote areas by developing high-quality teachers equipped with knowledge, morality, and a strong commitment to serving their local communities. The project aims ultimately to reduce educational inequality and improve the quality of community schools in a sustainable manner.
The event also featured orientation and scholarship agreement briefings conducted by EEF representatives, including Asst. Prof. Bongkotrat Lamloet, Ph.D. and Asst. Prof. Thanya Rujisethiansap, Ph.D., before participants proceeded with the official scholarship contract signing process.
The Kru Rak Thin Project is a collaborative initiative aimed at producing capable and compassionate teachers who will return to serve in their hometown schools, thereby strengthening local communities and contributing to equitable, sustainable educational development across Thailand.
