On 24 June 2026, the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy (Khon Kaen Business School: KKBS), Khon Kaen University, held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with the Bank of Thailand. This collaboration aims to develop knowledge, skills, and financial literacy among students, educational personnel, and the public — grounding effective financial planning and management in the communities the university serves.
The signing ceremony was graced by executives from both organizations who served as witnesses to this significant agreement. Representatives from Khon Kaen University included Asst. Prof. Pongsutti Phuensane, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suthin Wianwiwat, Dean, Faculty of Economics and Pongphan Sathatip, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Administration and Industrial Relations at the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy. Representing the Bank of Thailand were Ms. Chayawadee Chai-anan, Assistant Governor, Corporate Relations Department; Dr. Songtham Pinto, Senior Director, Northeastern Region Office; Mr. Khomsan Srikhongphet, Assistant Director, Northeastern Region Office; and Ms. Sasuporn Plangphongphan, Assistant Director, Northeastern Region Office.
(Asst. Prof. Pongsutti Phuensane, Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy : KKBS)
(Songtham Pinto,Ph.D., Senior Director, Bank of Thailand, Northeastern Region Office)
The collaboration will promote financial skills through the joint development of curricula, tools, and educational materials in finance, as well as related activities for students. The aim is to ensure all students have access to basic financial literacy for daily life — for example, through inclusion in general education courses or elective subjects. The partnership also seeks to build sound financial management skills for educational personnel and the general public, covering financial planning, savings, investment, debt management, and resilience against financial risk. Together, these efforts aim to support the financial well-being of the Thai population and contribute to addressing household debt in the long term.
This agreement reflects the role of the Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy in delivering academic services through partnerships with government and private sectors, developing knowledge that benefits society and aligning with the faculty’s vision of integrating knowledge and innovation across sectors for sustainable economic development. The collaboration also reflects the faculty’s PRIME values — specifically Professionalism and Innovation Focus — and supports Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
