KHON KAEN, Thailand – On Tuesday, 23 December 2025, at the Meeting Room of the Office of the President, Khon Kaen University, Group Captain Pisit Thepsuwan, Commander of the Royal Thai Air Force Unit in Nam Phong, Khon Kaen, led a delegation to meet with Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University. The meeting, which included executives from the Faculty of Engineering and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) Khon Kaen Chapter, aimed to discuss strategic research and innovation development for national security.
The primary objective of this discussion was to establish a strategic cooperation framework between national security agencies and Thailand’s leading educational institutions. The partnership emphasises the integration of Khon Kaen University’s academic, research, and technological capabilities with the operational requirements and strategic goals of the Royal Thai Air Force.
The collaboration focuses on several key dimensions:
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Technological Innovation: Jointly studying and developing advanced technologies that align with emerging global security trends.
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Human Capital Development: Enhancing the knowledge and skills of personnel through shared expertise.
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Industrial Integration: Leveraging the network of the Federation of Thai Industries to transition research and innovation into practical production and application, thereby creating economic value and strengthening domestic industrial potential.
This initiative marks a significant step in building a robust alliance to elevate the country’s technological and innovative capacity. By fostering home-grown solutions, the partnership promotes national self-reliance and supports long-term sustainable security.
In attendance from the university side were key administrators, including Associate Professor Ratchaphon Suntivarakorn, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, who will play a pivotal role in executing the technical aspects of this collaborative framework.
