Khon Kaen University Architecture Students Sweep Honors at Thesis of the Year 2026 Awards
The Faculty of Architecture at Khon Kaen University is proud to announce that its students have received a total of four awards at the prestigious THESIS OF THE YEAR AWARD (TOY arch 2026). The competition, organized by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage and the Council of Deans of Architecture Schools of Thailand (CDAST), recognizes outstanding academic achievement in architectural design.
National Level Recognition
Thesis of the Year 2026 (Architecture Category – National Level)
- Thesis Title: Wildfire Resilient Architecture
- Student: Miss Supaporn Kaewkum
- Advisor: Dr. Nat La-iad-on
Regional Level Recognition (Northeastern Region)
1st Place Winner (Regional Level)
- Thesis Title: U-Renu Nakhon Traditional Rice Wine Learning Center
- Student: Miss Thanyalak Jongkonrat
- Advisor: Associate Professor Kulsri Tangsakul
1st Runner-up (Regional Level)
- Thesis Title: Wildfire Resilient Architecture
- Student: Miss Supaporn Kaewkum
- Advisor: Dr. Nat La-iad-on
2nd Runner-up (Regional Level)
- Thesis Title: Kaolin Architecture
- Student: Miss Panjapon Kongsamrong
- Advisor: Dr. Nat La-iad-on
Honorable Mention (Regional Level)
- Thesis Title: Architecture of Coexistence: Interpreting the Relationship Between Elephants and Mahouts Through Architectural Design
- Student: Miss Jantimant Kuntawong
- Advisor: Assistant Professor Dr. Chamnan Bunyaputthipong
The TOY arch 2026 results were announced on July 9, 2026. The competition aims to promote excellence in architectural theses and serve as an inspiration for students to strive for academic and creative success in their future professional endeavors.