Our full name is Thai Students Association in Japan Under the Royal Pratonage
(TSAJ). In 1903 the first batch of Thai students arrived in Japan. They were
supported by Thailand`s King during that time, Somdetprapunpeeruang, which
later on was known as the King`s scholarship. After that the number increased
tremendously until it was possible to form the Association. On April 4, 1939,
by H.M.`s kindness we were grought under Royal Patronage and recieved our name
since then.
During World War 2 , the Thai Embassy building was severly damaged. Most of
the documents were burnt. Our activities had to stop temporary. After World
War 2 was over, a meeting was held at the Kokusai Gakuyuukai. At the meeting
it was decided that the Association should continue its activities and the
rules of the Association should be reconsidered and changed to suit the
situation. Therefor on December 10,1954 a group of committee was appointed at
The Thai Embassy to restart and continue the Association. From then on until
today the Association has been working actively and this year is the 57th
batch of the commitee and members.
