The Library of Congress has officially acquired a collection of valuable publications on the local arts and culture of Northeastern Thailand (Isan) from Khon Kaen University (KKU), marking a significant international recognition for the university’s library.
On February 24, 2026, the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., which actively collects significant knowledge and publications from around the world, formally requested the materials from the KKU Library. The American institution recognized the KKU Library as a prominent center for the collection and dissemination of knowledge on Isan culture, deeming its works worthy of preservation as part of a global intellectual heritage.
A delegation from the KKU Library, including Wanchat Phumee, Deputy Director for Services, Physical and Innovation; Yuphaphon Thongnoi, Assistant Director for Strategy and Information Resource Management; and Prapaporn Monthatip, Head of Information Resource Management, officially handed over the books and publications to a representative of the Library of Congress.
The materials will be sent to the main library in Washington, D.C., where they will be cataloged and made available as a reference source for researchers, students, and the public worldwide who are interested in studying Thailand and Isan culture.
This selection is considered a major honor for the Khon Kaen University Library, affirming its success in its mission to preserve, promote, and disseminate knowledge of Isan’s cultural heritage on a global stage and reinforcing its vision as a true intellectual repository for society.
