Major activities include:

T.F.A.- TUSEF
TFA is an active member in the TUSEF Board and partners with TUSEF and the U.S. Embassy in supporting Fulbright grantee selection, orientation, communication and networking, as well as the organizing of knowledge sharing activities for Fulbright alumni and academics and officials in related fields:

• TUSEF Board and Grantee Governance: Representation on the TUSEF Board and participation in the grantee selection process

• Grantee Orientations: Involvement in annual preliminary and pre-departure orientations for new Fulbright grantees

• TUSEF/Alumni Newsletter: Contributing articles and joint publication of the TUSEF/Alumni newsletter and booklets

• TUSEF Outreach: Supporting TUSEF in outreach programs to promote Fulbright at various universities and educational institutions nation-wide

• Cultural Diversity Initiatives: Participation in cultural diversity initiatives, such as the “Leaders Across Cultures Program” for alumni and selected guests to promote cross-cultural understanding through the sharing of knowledge and good practices for effective management in an increasingly multi-cultural world.

• International Forum Representation: Participation in international forums (eg. International Fulbright meetings) and liaising with foreign Fulbright and other international-exchange organizations

T.F.A. – Fulbright Alumni
With alumni spread across the Kingdom, various activities are organized to strengthen alumni collaboration, network, and unity. TFA is also active in recognizing distinguished alumni, who maintain a close relationship with the association.

• Annual Meetings and Distinguished Speakers: Organizing the annual T.F.A. meetings to report on alumni activities and provide a forum for members to meet, inviting famous alumni and renowned guest speakers (eg. Dr Kasem Watanachai, a privy councillor and former education minister and Dr. Virabongsa Ramangkura, former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister) for a lunch talk at the annual event.

• Regional Collaboration Meetings: Initiating meetings in key regions to develop and support regional Fulbright chapters in their local activities, strengthening collaboration amongst the various chapters, and providing a forum for alumni in the area to meet. Meetings have been held in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Songkhla.

• Educational Tours: Arranging tours to strengthen alumni relations and raise funds for future alumni activities. The most recent tour included a visit to the Bank of Thailand museum at Bangkhunprom Palace and a cruise along the Chaophraya river.

• Reconizing Distinguished Alumni: Recognizing and congratulating Alumni upon promotion to esteemed positions in society

T.F.A. - Community
Activities to facilitate Fulbrighters’ meaningful contributions to the society e.g. community services, charity, and knowledge exchanges. T.F.A. has placed an emphasis on supporting educational opportunities in the community, with the ideal that education is the key to a bright and prosperous future for not only the recipient but also their families and community at large. Key activities of the T.F.A. in this area include:

• Leading International Fulbright Efforts for Disaster Relief: Setting up a mobile library for selected schools in Tsunami-hit areas in Ranong, Krabi, and Phang Nga areas with financial support from the Korean Fulbright Association. In addition, alumni provided training to the schools’ teachers on how to maximize the benefit students receive from using these libraries.

• Contribution to the Commemoration of National Historic Events: Planting trees in Petchburi province as part of a government campaign to replenish national forests during the King’s 60th anniversary celebrations of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.

• Charitable Donations on Education: Setting up long-distance-education satellites for select Border Police Schools as well as donating books, stationery, clothing and food with the aim of bringing global knowledge to the local community and supporting educational opportunities in lesser developed areas of the country.

• Knowledge Sharing: In addition to the regular distinguished guest speakers invited to speak to alumni and the upcoming inaugural Fulbright Seminar, Fulbright alumni have contributed in knowledge sharing via radio broadcast, under the auspisces of the Government Public Relations department. Topics on science and technology. Guest speakers are drawn from topic experts, many of whom are Fulbright alumni discussing learnings from their thesis research.