About
Serving the community since 1980, the Thai Student Association at UCLA (previously known as Thai Smakom, pronounced “tie sa-ma-kohm”, roughly translated as “Thai association”) seeks to increase the visibility of the Thai and Thai-American culture at UCLA, as well as promote social, cultural, and professional exchanges. We welcome everyone (undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, etc) from any heritage and background. As UCLA’s only Thai student organization, we strive to provide Bruins with experience and exposure to Thai culture through different social, educational, and community service events.
The club's own words, from UCLA's directory (2025).
How to join
Usually open: show up to a general meeting (typically weeks 1–3) and join their mailing list or group chat from the link in their Instagram bio.
This is the typical process for this kind of club. Their Instagram or email will have the specifics.
Details
- Who can join
- Undergrads & grads
- Type
- Registered org
- Listed under
- Cultural/Ethnic, Social
- UCLA registry ID
- 105