KH Academy is advancing its regional strategy by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chiang Mai University (CMU) to raise the standard of higher education and support Thailand’s economic and social development.
The partnership aims to nurture the next generation for professional careers in finance and investment, integrating practical knowledge through on-the-job training and academic collaboration in business administration, finance, and investment.
On November 24, 2025, Mr. Burapha Sanguanwong, Founder and Managing Director of KH Academy, and Assistant Professor Dr. Khongphu Nimanandh, Dean of Chiang Mai University Business School (CMUBS), formalized the academic cooperation agreement. The signing ceremony, attended by notable witnesses including Ms. Wanwisa Punosoth, Co-Founder and Director of Partner Relations at KH Academy, and Chanon Chingchayanurak, PH.D, Director of Management Innovation Center (MIC) at CMUBS, took place at CMUBS.
Distinguished guests such as Mr. Chanchai Sanguanwong, Director of Kaohoon Turakij Daily Newspaper, and Mr. Chalermsak Utoksin, a CMU alumnus, also participated as witnesses.
Mr. Burapa described the MOU as KH Academy’s first academic partnership in the region, aligning with its mission to equip youth for careers in finance and investment. He emphasized Chiang Mai University’s reputation as a leading Thai institution producing prominent talent and serving as a strong guarantor of academic excellence. The collaboration is designed to foster both knowledge and real-world experience in students.
“KH Academy’s focus is on nurturing talented young people to enter Thailand’s financial and investment sectors,” said Mr. Burapa. “By bridging academic excellence with hands-on experience, we can help students apply their knowledge practically, cultivating professionals with vision and potential. This partnership with Chiang Mai University, the country’s top regional university, is crucial to building a sustainable financial and capital market ecosystem.”
Dr. Khongphu expressed enthusiasm over the academic partnership, noting its role in preparing students for professional careers in the capital markets. He said CMUBS plans to extend the collaboration to other faculties such as Economics and Engineering, further broadening opportunities for students.
“In the regions, we still lack opportunities to engage directly with central organizations. This collaboration gives our students a valuable chance to develop themselves, with CMUBS at the forefront of expanding these partnerships,” said Dr. Khongphu. “The goal is to ensure our students gain practical knowledge required for the capital market by interning with affiliated companies, helping them become fully job-ready, and ultimately creating more regional employment opportunities.”
KH Academy was established to continue the mission of ‘Kaohoon Turakij’ in nurturing young university students towards careers in finance and investment without any charges. The academy collaborates with private sector partners and supporters, including B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (BGRIM), PrimeStreet Advisory (Thailand) Company Limited, BCPG Public Company Limited (BCPG), BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (BTS), Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited, Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited (KTB), Medeze Group Public Company Limited (MEDEZE), Millennium Group Corporation (Asia) Public Company Limited (MGC), Petchsrivichai Enterprise Public Company Limited (PCE), CGS International Securities (Thailand) Company Limited (CGSI), Srinanaporn Marketing Public Company Limited (SNNP), SKY ICT Public Company Limited (SKY), Food Moments Public Company Limited (FM), TQM Insurance Broker Company Limited (TQM), TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited (TOA), Turnkey Communication Services Public Company Limited (TKC), Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT), G-Able Public Company Limited (GABLE), Master Style Public Company Limited (MASTER), and Ichitan Group Public Company Limited (ICHI).
