| The Thai Fulbright alumni had been
a loosely organized group from the mid 50s, as the
first Fulbrighters returned with a spirit of fraternity
which remained a constant element in their lives.
The alumni group operated in the informal but very
effective and worked closely with the United States
Educational Foundation (later renamed Thailand-United
States Educational Foundation or TUSEF) in organizing
important functions such as anniversary celebrations,
the hosting of foreign Fulbright officials, and
orientations for the new grantees. In 1985, the
first Fulbright Alumni Association Executive Board
was established to strengthen the network as well
as to facilitate alumni social and academic activities.
Later in 1995, the informal network became legal
entity under the name “Thai Fulbright Association”
or “T.F.A.”
For over a decade, T.F.A. has committed itself
to promote exchanges of knowledge and ideas among
members; to support education, training, and knowledge
transfer in the country; to assist TUSEF with
its activities and operation; as well as to implement
activities that are beneficial to the country.
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