Our Story

Samaggi Samagom is a non-profit Thai Students’ Association in the United Kingdom founded by King Rama VI of Thailand in 1901.

As the oldest and largest Thai student organisation in Europe with more than 6,600 members consisting of undergraduate and postgraduate Thai students, we have links with over 63 universities across the country and exist as a locus to establish close relationships and connect Thai students together through the events hosted.

 

Over the past 119 years, under consecutive leadership committees, Samaggi Samagom has continuously hosted a variety of activities and adapted its image to ever-changing economic, social and political conditions while also maintaining unique Thai traditions and cultures. The association serves as the means of creating stable cooperation among members during their studies and after their graduation from the United Kingdom.

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Principles Of Our Work

Relations

Promoting good relations between and unity among Thai students in the United Kingdom, as well as acting as a catalyst to foster connections during students’ time in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Opportunities

Promoting education, research, and career opportunities for Thai students

Identity

Promoting Thai traditions and culture through the support of university- and regional- level cultural events

Our Experience

Samaggi Samagom is a non-profit Thai student Association in the United Kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty the King of Thailand. Founded in 1901 by King Rama VI of Thailand, we are the oldest, most prestigious Thai Association and the largest in Europe, with 6,600 members consisting of undergraduate and postgraduate Thai students living and studying in the United Kingdom. We have links with over 63 university-level Thai societies around the country and exist as a locus to connect and hold events for Thai students. Annual events include Samaggi Summit, Samaggi Music Festival, Samaggi Games, and Samaggi Academic Conference and Careers Fair.

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