From 26 to 28 June 2026, Khon Kaen University International College, led by Asst. Prof. Sirimonbhorn Thipsingh, Dean of KKUIC; Asst. Prof. Khwanjira Ponsree, Associate Dean for Growth and Organisational Image Enhancement; Dr. Nathakorn Loedphacharakamon, Associate Dean for Education, Student Empowerment, and Relations Management; and Dr. Sarawut Chandeewanta, Division Chair of Student Affairs and Professional Experience, organised the “KKUIC Lao-Thai Alumni Talk & Direct Admission 2026” project in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The initiative aimed to strengthen relationships with Lao alumni and bridge the international educational vision of Khon Kaen University within the CLMV region.
On 26 June 2026, Ponsree and Chandeewanta, along with support staff from Khon Kaen University International College, visited key network partners and monitored alumni career progression prior to the main gathering scheduled at DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane on 28 June 2026.
During this itinerary, the delegation from KKUIC met with H.E. Mrs. Krongkanit Rakcharoen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Lao PDR, to discuss professional internship opportunities for students. The Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane serves as a vital frontline government agency that plays a crucial role in strengthening diplomatic relations and supporting mutual human resource development between the two nations.
The delegation then visited RDK Group, a leading marketing and communication agency in Lao PDR, which serves as a study and professional training site for Lao alumni. Executives at RDK Group praised the capability of a former KKUIC student, noting clear strengths in marketing strategy formulation, language proficiency, negotiation, and public speaking confidence.
The delegation also visited the workplace of Mr. Daophichith Manivanh, a Lao alumnus in Tourism Management who currently serves as a Crowne Meeting Coordinator at Crowne Plaza Vientiane, the first five-star hotel under the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) network in Vientiane, to learn of his career progress. Mr. Daophichith said that the international curriculum at KKUIC had provided a strong foundation, opening diverse employment paths and building global competencies in the hospitality management sector.
“KKUIC Lao-Thai Alumni Talk & Direct Admission 2026”
28 June 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane, Laos
The event was designed to broaden global educational perspectives and raise awareness of KKUIC’s international programmes among Lao students and parents. The event connected young participants to borderless learning environments and featured successful Lao alumni from leading organisations who shared their experiences, building confidence and encouraging Lao youth. The event was designed to broaden global educational perspectives and raise awareness of KKUIC’s international programmes among Lao students and parents. The event connected young participants to borderless learning environments and featured successful Lao alumni from leading organisations who shared their experiences, building confidence and encouraging Lao youth.
A major highlight of the event was the panel discussion sharing success stories from Lao and Thai alumni, featuring:
- Ms. Rosesoulin Chanthalasy – a Lao alumna in International Marketing, currently working as a Senior Trade Marketing Executive at HEINEKEN Lao Brewery Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Daophichith Manivanh – a Lao alumnus in Tourism Management, currently working as a Crowne Meeting Coordinator at Crowne Plaza Vientiane.
- Ms. Pacita Paladsrichuay – a Thai alumna in International Affairs, currently working as a Marketing Officer (Domestic Marketing) at Khon Kaen University International College.
The event also invited Ms. Kunpriya Khonthong (Kraten), a current student representative in International Relations and Diplomacy, to speak about her experience of the inclusive social environment. The event drew strong interest from Lao students and parents, reflecting the college’s commitment to developing graduates into global citizens.
This initiative offered an opportunity for students and parents in Lao PDR to gain insights into the international programmes of Khon Kaen University, through direct dialogue with successful alumni who have applied their knowledge within leading organisations.
The warm atmosphere and high level of public engagement represent a step towards building sustainable educational cooperation networks and cultivating global citizens.
