28 November 2025 – The Faculty of Law, Khon Kaen University (KKU), hosted a seminar and workshop focused on developing the “Restaulaw” curriculum to realise the ideals of the ‘Taste of Freedom.’ The opening ceremony was presided over by Associate Professor Wanida Saengsanphan, Dean of the Faculty of Law. Distinguished attendees included Ajarn Orasom Sutthisakhon, National Artist in Literature and Founder of the “Friends Behind the Wall” group; Mr. Kangwan Laowirojkul, Co-Founder of Khon Kaen City Development Co., Ltd. (KKTT); and students from the Faculty of Law. The event took place in Meeting Room 2, Administrative Building, Northeastern Science Park, Khon Kaen University.
The International Economic Law and Trade Institute (IEIL) Learning Centre, Faculty of Law, KKU, in collaboration with the “Friends Behind the Wall” group, organised this seminar with the primary objective of further developing the business law curriculum tailored for restaurant entrepreneurs. The programme champions the concept of the “Taste of Freedom,” utilising food and human stories as a medium to understand the role of law in business and society. It aims to foster understanding of economic justice and facilitate the exchange of knowledge on contemporary capitalism that acknowledges human dignity. Ultimately, the programme seeks to cultivate socially responsible businesses and promote future sustainability.
Associate Professor Wanida Saengsanphan, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Khon Kaen University, offered a warm welcome:
“On behalf of the Faculty of Law, I congratulate and warmly welcome everyone to this important seminar. Being a part of a project that seeks to integrate law, business, and social justice marks a crucial beginning for the experiential learning development of both our students and society at large. The Faculty of Law is pleased to walk alongside all participants from the very first step of developing the ‘Restaulaw’ curriculum. The name itself is more than just letters; it signifies the commencement of using food as a medium to build understanding of law, justice, and the value of human dignity for both law students and modern entrepreneurs.”
The Dean continued: “This seminar programme is meticulously designed, incorporating the concepts of ‘JUSTAINABILITY’ and business development based on economic fairness. This structure allows students and participants to develop essential cognitive skills and the necessary attributes to become socially responsible entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the activities enhance crucial understanding, creativity, and the role of law in supporting vulnerable groups, such as former inmates reintegrating into society, labourers, or those facing economic disadvantage. I must emphasise that learning law through real-life experience is the core strength underlying the success of creating socially conscious legal professionals and entrepreneurs. All curricula, activities, or projects cannot proceed without integrating knowledge with the value of human dignity. I wish everyone a joyous day of learning and continuous development alongside our society.”
Ajarn Orasom Sutthisakhon, National Artist in Literature (2020) and Founder of the “Friends Behind the Wall” group, remarked:
“Participating in this cooperation allows us to witness the potential of law students to connect their discipline with real life, exchange perspectives, and gain a deeper understanding of vulnerable populations. We also observe how legal knowledge, particularly intellectual property law, is woven together with human liberty, and how menu design reflects the narratives of the ‘Meal of Freedom.’ We are committed to using this collaboration to further enhance and restore human dignity within society.”
The programme, held entirely on 28 November 2025, included various activities: the “Restaulaw” panel discussion, “Mental Freedom Towards Restoring Human Dignity,” the discussion “Capital with a Heart: Socially Responsible Urban Development,” the “Freedom Exhibition on the Table,” and the “Freedom Menu” presentation—a result of menu designs created by over 130 law students. The session culminated with the “Meal of Freedom,” where attendees tasted four dishes developed by the students in collaboration with professional chefs, followed by a discussion on academic cooperation between the IEIL and partner organisations to foster “Capital with a Heart” and promote economic justice awareness across society.
