Samaggi Samagom

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Samaggi Samagom (aka “Samaggi”) was established in 1901 by King Rama VI of Thailand. It was set out to unite and reinforce harmonious relationships amongst Thai people in the United Kingdom by organising various events and activities. Samaggi Samagom has always had close working relationships with both The Royal Thai Embassy and The Thai Students’ Office in London as well as Anglo-Thai Society and the Young Buddhist Group.

Samaggi’s aim is to be able to offer and impart information, and to provide any possible assistance to all Thai people around the UK especially Thai Students and their Societies. Today, although there are many Thai-related Societies emerging around the United Kingdom, the main and long running aim of Samaggi Samagom is still to provide a “get together” for all Thais living, studying and working in the UK. It organises a range of events from academic seminars and University Challenge to sporting competitions such as its annual Samaggi Games, as well as providing its members with entertainment gathering such as concerts. In its 106th year, Samaggi also aims to expand its organisation in order to fund its newly-formed partner "Open World" charity, the purpose of which is to support teaching and learning of children with less privileges in Thailand.

[edit] Samaggi Events

Samaggi Samagom organises many events for it Thai community in the UK including Samaggi Karaoke Night, Samaggi bowling competition and many Samaggi seminars that were warmly welcome through out the year. The major event is Samaggi Games, which is a tremendous success, with more universities participating than ever and the crowd size reaching over 1,000.^{[citation needed]}