Other Useful Resources

The following is a compilation of links to information and photo galleries that span the 175 years of U.S.-Thai friendship [Listed in alphabetical order by source].

The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand
The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) provides American businesses and businesspersons with a venue for the exchange of ideas and for identifying common purposes to pursue in both the private and government sectors, in Thailand, in the Asian region, and in the United States. 
URL: http://www.amchamthailand.com

American Corners in Thailand
American Corners in Thailand are one-stop centers for information and culture from the United States. They are partnerships between the U.S. Embassy in Thailand and host institutions. Located in the main libraries of Prince of Songkla University, Pattani campus, Khon Kaen University, Chiang Mai University, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, and Yala Rajabhat University, the Corners aim to foster mutual understanding between Thailand and the United States.
URL: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/acthailand.html

AFS Intercultural Programs Thailand
American Field Services (AFS) was founded in 1962 with the support of the Thai Ministry of Education, Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United States Information Service (USIS) and provides grants to Thai students to study in the United States.
URL: http://www.afsthailand.org/tha_en/home

American University Alumni Association (AUA) Language Center
The American University Alumni Association Language Center, often simply referred to as AUA, was established as a binational center in 1952 to "promote further mutual understanding between the people of Thailand and the United States through instruction in their respective languages, customs and traditions."  Both English and Thai are taught at the main center, located in the heart of Bangkok on Ratchadamri Road. 
URL: http://www.auathailand.org/main.html 

The Asia Foundation in Thailand
The Asia Foundation in Thailand works to increase government accountability, encourage citizen engagement, and support innovative programs to build more responsive and transparent accountability systems.  Many programs of The Asia Foundation in Thailand have been carried out with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development.
URL: http://www.asiafoundation.org/country/overview/thailand

Library of Congress: Asian Reading Room: Asian Collections
The history and holdings of the Library's Asian collections mirror the growth of American diplomatic involvement, academic interest, and public attention on Asia from the mid-nineteenth century to today. The Library of Congress remains a central repository for all types of Asian publications that are not broadly available at other locations in the United States.
URL:  http://www.loc.gov/rr/asian/guide2007/guide-southeast.html 

Office of the United States Trade Representatives: Thailand
The Thailand section of the official homepage of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) provides current trade news, trade data and trade agreement including Thailand Free trade agreement with the U.S.
URL: http://www.ustr.gov/World_Regions/Southeast_Asia_Pacific/Thail/Section_Index.html

Peace Corps in Thailand
Since 1962, Peace Corps Volunteers have been serving in Thailand in a variety of capacities and numbers.  Today the Peace Corps continues to serve the people of Thailand with Peace Corps Volunteers aiding to advance educational and economic reform initiatives undertaken by the Royal Thai Government.
URL: http://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.wherepc.asia.thailand

Smithsonian Institution: Royal Gifts from Thailand
The Smithsonian Institution’s collection of Thai Royal Gifts to the Presidents and people of the United States are an important part of the diplomatic history of our two nations.  Thailand was the first Asian nation to sign a treaty with the United States and this website provides spotlights select pieces from Thailand's Royal Gifts to the United States of America.
URL: http://www.mnh.si.edu/treasures/

The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington, D.C
The Royal Thai Embassy’s website offers a wealth of historic information and present day news of Thai-U.S. relations, including a list of Thailand’s Ambassadors to the U.S. and the text of the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Siam and the United States, as well as current events and press releases from the Royal Thai Government.
URL: http://www.thaiembdc.org/politics/thaius/index.htm

Thailand: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: U.S. Watch
U.S. Watch is developed and maintained by the North American Division, Department of American and South Pacific Affairs at the Thail Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  It offers current news and Thai-U.S. relations in various areas including: background history, economics, politics, society, and science & technology.  [Available in Thai only.]
URL: http://www.uswatch.in.th/

Thailand - United States Educational Foundation (TUSEF/Fulbright)
The Fulbright Program was initiated in Thailand in 1950 to promote further mutual understanding between the people of the United States of America and Thailand by a wider exchange of knowledge and professional talents through educational contacts.  Thailand-United States Educational Foundation, TUSEF as it is now know, has given grants to over a thousand Thai and more than four hundred American citizens.  Fulbright alumni can be found in the ranks of professionals from nearly every area of Thai society, and a wide range of academic and other fields in the United States. 
URL: http://www.fulbrightthai.org/

U.S. Embassy in Thailand Home Page
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok website provides a range of information on both the history and present of U.S.-Thai relations, including a chronology of important events in U.S.-Thai friendship, as well as link to current news and events to commemorate 175 years of U.S.-Thai friendship.
URL: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/relation/index.htm

U.S. State Department: Background Notes on Thailand
Background notes are Department of State publications that are updated and revised by the Office of Electronic Information and Publications of the Bureau of Public Affairs (IIP).  Background notes include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations with Thailand.
URL: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2814.htm

U.S. State Department: Under Secretary for Political Affairs: Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs: Countries and Other Areas: Thailand: Releases
The Department of State maintains an updated listing of public announcements and releases on Thailand by State Department officials.
URL: http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/th/c13819.htm

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The Regional Development Mission of the United States Agency for International Development for Asia (USAID RDM/A) was established in Bangkok in June 2003 and is responsible for USAID programs and operations in Vietnam, Burma, Laos, China and Thailand. In addition, USAID designs and manages regional and cross border programs in South, East and Southeast Asia.
URL: http://www.usaid.gov/

[Last update on March 12, 2008]

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